Wakanoho apologizes for marijuana possession

Wakanoho apologizes for marijuana possession

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo wrestler Wakanoho from Russia wipes the sweat from his brow during a news conference in Tokyo on Sept. 8. Wakanoho, whose real name is Gagloev Soslan Aleksandrovich, was released from detention earlier in the day after being arrested Aug. 18 on suspicion of possessing marijuana in June. He has been expelled by the Japan Sumo Association, becoming the first active wrestler to be dismissed in sumo's long history.

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, and his fiancee Victoria Romanovna visit museum Tretyakov Gallery - Moscow

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, and his fiancee Victoria Romanovna visit museum Tretyakov Gallery - Moscow

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, (Georgi Mikhailovich Romanov) and his fiancee Victoria Romanovna (Rebecca Virginia Bettarini) visit the Masterpieces of Russian art of the 11th - early 20th century exhibition at the museum Tretyakov Gallery, on April 3, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. Photo via DNphotography/ABACAPRESS.COM Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, (Georgi Mikhailovich Romanov) poses in front of the painting, Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918). 1900 by Serov Valentin Aleksandrovich (Credit:DN Photography/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, and his fiancee Victoria Romanovna visit museum Tretyakov Gallery - Moscow

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, and his fiancee Victoria Romanovna visit museum Tretyakov Gallery - Moscow

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, (Georgi Mikhailovich Romanov) and his fiancee Victoria Romanovna (Rebecca Virginia Bettarini) visit the Masterpieces of Russian art of the 11th - early 20th century exhibition at the museum Tretyakov Gallery, on April 3, 2021 in Moscow, Russia. Photo via DNphotography/ABACAPRESS.COM Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia, (Georgi Mikhailovich Romanov) admires the painting, Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918). 1900 by Serov Valentin Aleksandrovich (Credit:DN Photography/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

Wakanoho apologizes for marijuana possession

Wakanoho apologizes for marijuana possession

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo wrestler Wakanoho from Russia wipes the sweat from his brow during a news conference in Tokyo on Sept. 8. Wakanoho, whose real name is Gagloev Soslan Aleksandrovich, was released from detention earlier in the day after being arrested Aug. 18 on suspicion of possessing marijuana in June. He has been expelled by the Japan Sumo Association, becoming the first active wrestler to be dismissed in sumo's long history. (Kyodo)