Grand champion apologizes over bout-rigging scandal

Grand champion apologizes over bout-rigging scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho bows at the start of a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2011, apologizing on behalf of all wrestlers to sumo fans over a bout-rigging scandal. The Mongolian yokozuna commented for the first time on the match-fixing sandal, denying any involvement and saying the cancellation of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament due to the scandal has put a ''hole'' in his heart. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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