Yokozuna pair Asashoryu and Hakuho were read the riot act Tuesday for a fiasco in which they nearly came to blows after their head-to-head match on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi summoned the two separately to his chambers at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to warn them over the incident, which was triggered by Asashoryu shoving Hakuho after already winning the match.
"Grand champions should act with composure for the finale of the final day of sumo tournament," Kitanoumi said. "It is important that they realize their responsibilities as yokozuna."