Sumo: Takanoiwa stays focused while he awaits decision on spring meet

Sumo: Takanoiwa stays focused while he awaits decision on spring meet

Mongolian sumo wrestler Takanoiwa (L) speaks to reporters alongside his stablemaster Takanohana at his stable in Uji, western Japan, on March 1, 2018. Takanoiwa, who was injured in a beating by former yokozuna Harumafuji last fall, took part in training the same day. It was his first public appearance since the scandal that led to fellow Mongolian Harumafuji's retirement surfaced in November 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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