The Japan Sumo Association claims Yokozuna Grand Champion Hakuho has actually checked favorable for the coronavirus.
The organization claims Hakuho created problems with his feeling of scent as well as took a PCR examination on Monday.
Hakuho’s infection was verified on Tuesday, simply 5 days prior to the beginning of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
All wrestlers that are believed to have actually touched with the yokozuna at their shared sumo stable will certainly go through screening. Sumo authorities claim they will certainly adhere to the support of public health and wellness authorities.
Mongolia- birthed Hakuho won a record-extending 44th event title in March in 2014. But he missed out on 3 succeeding events in the rest of the year because of knee surgical procedure as well as various other elements.
In November, the Yokozuna Deliberation Council provided an uncommon caution to Hakuho over his repetitive lacks. It’s the second-most extreme alert complying with a suggestion to retire.
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