THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
March 9, 2020 at 15:35 JST
Wrestlers avoid placing their mouths on the water ladle to prevent the risk of coronavirus infection during the ‘chikaramizu’ ritual at Edion Arena Osaka on March 8. (Yuki Shibata)
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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