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Sumo elder demoted to lowest rank in JSA

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Sumo elder Takanohana, who has been faulted for his absence from the recent Spring Grand Sumo Tournament and his failure to supervise a wrestler from his stable, was handed a two-rank demotion by the Japan Sumo Association on March 29.

He was demoted two ranks within the JSA's hierarchy to the lowest of seven ranks, meaning he won't be able to join in board meetings.

The JSA is worried that sumo's popularity will drop because of recent incidents of violence outside the ring. (Kyodo)

貴乃花親方、2階級降格

日本相撲協会は3月29日、大相撲春場所での欠勤や弟子の監督責任を問い、貴乃花親方に2階級の降格処分を下した。貴乃花親方は親方の階級で最下位の年寄になる。

The Japan Times ST: April 13, 2018