Sumo scandal

Reporters, TV crews and photographers gather in front of Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Dec. 28, 2017, where board of directors of the Japan Sumo Association held a meeting to authorize the demotion of sumo elder Takanohana over his handling of an assault scandal involving high-ranking wrestlers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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