Ex-sumo wrestlers Roho, Hakurozan speak to reporters

Ex-sumo wrestlers Roho, Hakurozan speak to reporters

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo wrestlers Roho (L) and Hakurozan speak to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 12 for the first time after they were dismissed on Sept. 8 by the Japan Sumo Association for alleged use of marijuana. The Russian siblings repeated their denial of marijuana use and called for the JSA to withdraw their dismissal.

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