Stablemaster fired over teen wrestler's death

Stablemaster fired over teen wrestler's death

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Kitanoumi heads for an emergency meeting of association executives at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Oct. 5. Later in the day, the meeting unanimously decided to dismiss stablemaster Tokitsukaze over the death of 17-year-old wrestler Tokitaizan in June, apparently due to hazing.

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