Sumo association apologizes

Flanked by wrestlers, Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (C) apologizes to the crowd at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 26, 2017, over the uproar during the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament stemming from grand champion Harumafuji's alleged assault on a fellow wrestler. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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