THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
February 23, 2024 at 18:56 JST
Stablemaster Miyagino, left, speaks to reporters with his disciple, Hokuseiho, on Feb. 23 in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward. (Kai Uchida)
The Japan Sumo Association on Feb. 23 demoted retired yokozuna Hakuho, the winningest wrestler in the sport’s history, two ranks over the violent acts committed by a disciple in his stable. [Read More]
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