The Sumo Scene / While Not Part of Olympic Agenda, Sport Has History of Connections with Games

By Kuniyuki Kamimura / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior Writer
11:57 JST,
July 24, 2024
As the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament steams toward a thrilling conclusion that will bring the curtain down on the venerable Aichi Prefectural Gym as a venue, the world’s eyes are focused on the grandest of sporting events about to start on the other side of the globe in France.
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