Akebono tenders his resignation to sumo association

Akebono tenders his resignation to sumo association

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Akebono (file photo), sumo's first foreign-born grand champion, tendered his resignation to the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) on Jan. 22. The JSA accepted it. Akebono, 31, and stablemaster Azumazeki called on JSA Chairman Tokitsukaze earlier in the day to discuss the yokozuna's future. During his career, Akebono was repeatedly sidelined with knee problems and various injuries.

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