JSA conducts 1st random drugs test on sumo wrestlers

TOKYO, Japan - High-ranking Kyokutenho (L) and other ''yukata''-clad sumo wrestlers head for the Ryokogu Kokugikan sumo gymnasium in Tokyo on April 22. The Japan Sumo Association carried out its first random drug tests the same day following a series of drug-related scandals that have tarnished the image of the country's ancient national sport.

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