Kitanoumi reelected as Japan Sumo Association chairman

Kitanoumi reelected as Japan Sumo Association chairman

TOKYO, Japan - Former yokozuna (grand champion) Kitanoumi speaks at a news conference Jan. 30 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after being reelected as chairman of the Japan Sumo Association. Kitanoumi was unanimously elected for a second term by the 10-member executive board. (Kyodo)

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