Mourning continues following early death of sumo great Chiyonofuji

Mourning continues following early death of sumo great Chiyonofuji

Reporters and photographers gather near a bronze statue of legendary sumo wrestler Chiyonofuji in front of the Kokonoe stable in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2016, a day after the former yokozuna and 31-time champion died of pancreatic cancer aged 61. People across the country continue to mourn his death. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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