Former sekiwake Mitoizumi retires

Former sekiwake Mitoizumi retires

TOKYO, Japan - Former sekiwake Mitoizumi, shown in this file photo, retired from sumo Sept. 15 after struggling with a 1-11 record in the second-tier juryo division at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Mitoizumi was a favorite of sumo fans, especially with his practice of throwing the ritual salt high as possible to psyche himself up just before a bout.

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