Sumo reform hits headlines in Italy

Sumo reform hits headlines in Italy

ROME, Italy - This photo shows the Italian major newspaper La Repubblica carrying an article on reforms of the Japan Sumo Association in its Feb. 3, 2010 edition. The paper likened the impact of the recent election of reform-minded retired grand champion Takanohana on the association's board to that of the country's change of government in 2009. (Kyodo)

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