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SUMO/ Asanoyama pulls out of tourney for breaking anti-virus rules : The Asahi Shimbun

Asanoyama withdrew from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 20 after a magazine reported that the ozeki had frequented an entertainment-style dining establishment in Tokyo during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Asanoyama, 27, on May 20 admitted to the Japan Sumo Association that part of the Bunshun Online article published the previous day was true, sources said. Before his bout on May 19, he told JSA officials that the story was “baseless.” Takasago, Asanoyama’s stablemaster, told reporters that the withdrawal from the tournament “is a suspension because (he) went out when a curfew was imposed.” Takasago declined to comment on Asanoyama’s initial denial.

Terunofuji bounces back to retain Summer Basho lead with 11th win

Terunofuji bounces back to retain Summer Basho lead with 11th win
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Foreign sumo fans finding ways to make voices heard

May 13, 2021 When Argentina international Angel Di Maria received a red card during a Champions League match on May 5, TV commentator Jim Beglin attributed the foul that led to the sending-off to the player’s “Latino temperament.” Beglin rightly received instant condemnation for lazy stereotyping and was forced to issue an apology for his use of “culturally insensitive remarks. The former Liverpool player, who was working the game for American broadcaster CBS, learned that not only have times changed in terms of what is acceptable on air, but that contemporary sporting fans around the globe have a greater understanding of the games they follow and consequently higher expectations of those involved, whether they be players, management or media.

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