Mongolians closely watching sumo scandal www3.nhk.or.jp
People in Mongolia are closely following the news about 2 sumo wrestlers from the country who are at the center of a scandal in Japan.
Yokozuna Grand Champion Harumafuji has admitted to assaulting lower-ranked Takanoiwa in a lounge bar.
A Mongolian newspaper, the Daily News, reported that when an advisory body to the Japan Sumo Association met on Monday, many members called for Harumafuji to be severely punished. The paper said both wrestlers would face tough measures.
The News MN website reported that the advisory body may urge Harumafuji to retire or suspend him from tournaments for a long time.
A man in Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, said Harumafuji beat Takanoiwa because the lower-ranked wrestler did not respect his senior.
Another man said he wants the yokozuna to continue his sumo career in Japan, and he hopes that a positive solution can be found to settle the case.
Published Date:2017-11-29