Sumo: Kisenosato resumes practice bouts, mum about Autumn meet

Injury-plagued Grand Champion Kisenosato (C facing camera) resumes full-fledged practice bouts at the Nishonoseki stable in Funabashi, east of Tokyo, on Sept. 4, 2017. Sumo elders who watched Kisenosato's training session expressed worries over his condition and preparedness for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sept. 10 in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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