Stablemaster fired over teen wrestler's death

Stablemaster fired over teen wrestler's death

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Kitanoumi (C), along with other JSA executives, bows in apology during a press conference after an emergency meeting of JSA executives at Tokyo's Rogoku Kokugikan on Oct. 5. 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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