Undated photo shows Mikako Kotani, a double Olympic 1988 bronze medalist in artistic swimming. She was named sports director for the 2020 Tokyo Games, the organizing committee announced on Sept. 30, 2020. (Kyodo)

TOKYO - Mikako Kotani, the newly appointed sports director for the 2020 Tokyo Games, said Thursday she is educating herself on the coronavirus so she can help the Japanese capital host a safe event next summer.