A jūryō division wrestler pulled out of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, a day after it was learned that he assaulted a lower-ranked wrestler in the traditional sport's latest scandal.
Takayoshitoshi, a 20-year-old wrestler in the second-tier division and member of the Takanohana stable, admitted to beating the junior wrestler, who was serving as his attendant, on several occassions, according to the Japan Sumo Association.
The incident follows a high-profile assault scandal last year that led to the retirement of yokozuna Harumafuji.