Sumo assault scandal

Sumo assault scandal

Yokozuna Harumafuji (rear) and his stablemaster Isegahama arrive at the Takanohana stable in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 14, 2017, to offer an apology. Last month, Harumafuji attacked a fellow wrestler Takanoiwa with a beer bottle, sending him to hospital with serious injuries. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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