Rugby World Cup in Japan not expected to be smoke-free english.kyodonews.net

Critics have questioned the World Cup organizer's policy, saying it runs counter to the global anti-smoking trend.
(Outside smoking space at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium.)
"Smoking areas are needed because we don't want people creating litter with cigarette butts."
"It is our role to provide a comfortable viewing environment for the audience coming from around the world," said an official of the World Cup organizing committee.
"The Rugby World Cup's response is very slow, given the global trend of banning smoking," said Tatsuo Sugimoto, a Hosei University professor specializing in sports economics.