THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
June 16, 2020 at 08:50 JST
Orora, right, fights a bout during the 2018 Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, at which time he set the still unbroken weight record of 292.6 kilograms. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
The death of a young diabetic sumo wrestler in May has reignited fears over the health of professional athletes in the sport, which is seeing heavier and heavier wrestlers. [Read More]
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