JSA rejects governor's request to appear on ring

JSA rejects governor's request to appear on ring

OSAKA, Japan - Japan Sumo Association (JSA) chairman Tokitsukaze (L) shakes hands with Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota at her office March 7. He explained to Ota about his association's decision to turn down, for the second time, her request to become the first woman to appear on the ring to present a trophy. Tokitsukaze said the JSA's stance to preserve the traditional ''men only'' culture of the ancient sport remains unchanged

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