Kitanoumi called in on hazing death of teen wrestler

Kitanoumi called in on hazing death of teen wrestler

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association chairman and former yokozuna Kitanoumi speaks to reporters after meeting with Kisaburo Tokai, minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology, at the education ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 28. Kitanoumi briefed Tokai on the death of 17-year-old wrestler Tokitaizan who belonged to the Tokitsukaze sumo stable. (Kyodo)

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