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

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

The Yokozuna Deliberation Council, an advisory body to the Japan Sumo Association, holds a meeting 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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