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.

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)

Olympics: Ramonov claims 65-kg wrestling gold

Olympics: Ramonov claims 65-kg wrestling gold

Russian freestyle wrestler Soslan Ramonov (R) competes against Toghrul Asgarov of Azerbaijan during the men's 65-kilogram final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 21, 2016. Ramonov won the gold medal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Ramonov claims 65-kg wrestling gold

Olympics: Ramonov claims 65-kg wrestling gold

Russian freestyle wrestler Soslan Ramonov waves after receiving his gold medal for the men's 65-kilogram class at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 21, 2016. Ramonov defeated Toghrul Asgarov of Azerbaijan in the final. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo