Tokyo, June 9, 2025 (AFP) - Retired great Hakuho says leaving sumo after bullying scandal

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2025-06-09
Retired sumo great Hakuho said Monday he was quitting the ancient Japanese sport after his wrestling stable was closed because of a bullying scandal involving his protege. "It has been 25 years of being loved by sumo and loving sumo," the Mongolian-born Hakuho told reporters, confirming that he was "leaving the Japan Sumo Association". nf-kaf/pst ...
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