New stablemaster apologizes to family of dead wrestler

New stablemaster apologizes to family of dead wrestler

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo stablemaster Tokitsukaze speaks to reporters in front of his stable in Tokyo on Oct. 10 after returning to Tokyo from Niigata, where he visited the family of the deceased wrestler Tokitaizan to offer his apology. The visit by Tokitsukaze to the family came after he took over the stable from its previous head, who was fired by the Japan Sumo Association for his alleged involvement in the hazing that led to the death of the 17-year-old Tokitaizan. (Kyodo)

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