Sumo world hit by grand champion's assault allegation

Sumo stablemaster Takanohana arrives at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 14, 2017, the venue of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. One of the stable's wrestlers, Takanoiwa, was found to have suffered severe injuries in late October at the hands of grand champion Harumafuji, outside the ring. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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