Twins clear sumo physicals

Twins clear sumo physicals

OSAKA, Japan - The twin brothers Masahiro (R) and Sadahiro Kogure, 15, clear their physical checkups for new sumo apprentices at an Osaka hospital on March 3. The brothers, from Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, began taking up sumo in fifth grade, both determined to join the ranks of professional sumo wresters. ''It would be nice if one day I can take on my brother in a title bout,'' says elder brother Masahiro. Both say they want to become yokozuna. (Kyodo)

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