The Japan Sumo Association has actually determined to have all its participants, consisting of wrestlers and also stablemasters, checked for coronavirus infection.
The choice follows Yokozuna Grand Champion Hakuho was verified to be contaminated on Tuesday and also infection collections happened in some stables from December.
The organization’s public events supervisor, Shibatayama, revealed on Thursday that all participants will certainly take PCR examinations prior to the New Year competition starts on Sunday.
They are to be checked utilizing sets given to their stables onThursday All results must be recognized on Friday.
Shibatayama claimed the organization determined to take the action as it is crucial to protect the safety and security of followers that involve the competition.
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