JSA head Kitanoumi apologizes to parents of dead wrestler

JSA head Kitanoumi apologizes to parents of dead wrestler

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Kitanoumi visits Oct. 12 the home in Niigata of the family of a junior wrestler who died as a result of injuries sustained apparently from hazing at the Tokitsukaze stable in June, apologizing to the family for the incident. (Kyodo)

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