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TAKANOHANA

EDITORIALS
Sep 29, 2018
Takanohana exit a big loss for sumo
The departure of Takanohana from the Japan Sumo Association should never have been allowed to happen.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 26, 2018
Takanohana's departure marks end of era for sumo
Takanohana's retirement, announced on Tuesday, brings to an end the Hanada dynasty's 72-year-long involvement in sumo.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 25, 2018
Takanohana steps down from JSA
The Japan Sumo Association attempted to force stablemaster Takanohana to admit that the accusations he filed to the Cabinet Office in March were false.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 13, 2018
Byzantine rules govern sumo's name shares
Tochinoshin's promotion to ozeki comes with many perks. Most are connected to his life as an active wrestler, such as a boost in salary and parking privileges.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 20, 2018
The knives begin to sharpen for Hakuho after sumo scandal
At the start of last November’s Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, Shukan Taishu magazine (Nov. 20) led off its issue with a four-page article titled “What you need to know to enjoy the year’s final tournament tenfold.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 20, 2017
Harumafuji's stablemaster quits JSA board while Hakuho and Kakuryu slapped with pay cuts
Sumo stablemaster Isegahama, who oversaw former yokozuna Harumafuji, resigned Wednesday from the board of directors at the Japan Sumo Association over the yokozuna's assault on a fellow wrestler, while two other yokozuna, Hakuho and Kakuryu, were slapped with pay cuts over their failure to stop the altercation,...
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 29, 2017
Harumafuji had with no choice but to retire
Yokozuna Harumafuji announced his intention to retire at a press conference on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2017
Signs of strife within sumo association emerge ahead police probe of alleged assault
Takanoiwa's stablemaster Takanohana broke his silence on the sumo assault scandal on Sunday, telling supporters at a party that his wrestler's injuries are serious and that he wants justice, a TV broadcaster reported.

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