THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
March 9, 2020 at 15:35 JST
Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku stands in the middle of the dohyo to deliver the opening speech of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament held behind closed doors at Edion Arena Osaka on March 8. (Mihoko Takizawa)
OSAKA--Like many other sumo wrestlers, Enho's biggest opponent on the opening day of the first tournament held behind closed doors in 75 years on March 8 was himself. [Read More]
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