Sumo chief, Japanese gov't meet

Sumo chief, Japanese gov't meet

Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (L) apologizes to Japan Sports Agency Minister Daichi Suzuki on Nov. 28, 2017, over the uproar caused by the alleged assault case involving grand champion wrestler Harumafuji. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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