Takanohana elected to Japan Sumo Association board

Takanohana elected to Japan Sumo Association board

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Musashigawa arrives at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 1, 2010, for an election to elect the 10 directors of the association. Reform-minded former yokozuna (grand champion) Takanohana was elected to the board in the governing body's first election in eight years.

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