Takanohana speaks about New Year's sumo tourney

Takanohana speaks about New Year's sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Dec. 24 after the Japan Sumo Association released the list of rankings for the upcoming New Year's Grand Sumo Tournament. Takanohana dropped out of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in November due to a knee injury.

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