Sumo advisory body calls for Harumafuji to face "harsh punishment"

Combined photo shows Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (L) and Masato Kitamura, chairman of the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, attending a meeting of the council in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2017. The council has agreed on the need for "extremely harsh punishment" to be meted out to grand champion Harumafuji over his assault on a lower-ranked wrestler. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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