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By Kuniyuki Kamimura / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior Writer
13:22 JST,
December 25, 2024
Shocking news came during the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament last month: Former yokozuna Kitanofuji passed away on Nov. 12 at the age of 82. Known as Kitanofuji Katsuaki, he was popular in recent years as a commentator on NHK’s live tournament broadcasts.