Sumo association to dismiss Tokitsukaze over wrestler's death

Sumo association to dismiss Tokitsukaze over wrestler's death

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Kitanoumi suggested Oct. 2 the association plans to dismiss stablemaster Tokitsukaze (file photo) over the death of one of his junior wrestlers apparently from hazing.

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