Japan sumo association promotes sport with eye on Tokyo 2020 Games

Sumo wrestlers give a demonstration with children from an international school during an event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Oct. 4, 2016. The event was aimed at making the ancient Japanese sport more accessible to non-Japanese and people with disabilities, with an eye on the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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