In Sumida Ward, Tokyo, an elementary school student "Wanpaku Sumo" was held to take measures against infection, and the children were excited by their energetic efforts.
In Sumida Ward, Tokyo, where the Kokugikan of both countries are located, a sumo tournament for elementary school students, "Wanpaku Sumo," has been held for about 40 years. I increased it.
To prevent infection, the participating children entered the venue after undergoing an antigen test in the presence of a doctor and confirming that they were negative.
In order to avoid crowding, it was changed every grade, and it was allowed to remove the mask only when working on it.
The children showed their energetic appearance by pushing strongly on the mat that looked like a ring and sticking even if they were driven to the edge of the ring.
A boy in the first grade of elementary school who participated said, "I enjoyed the sumo wrestling. I enjoyed it today."
Kazuki Kojima, the chairman of the "Wanpaku Sumo" tournament, said, "Wanpaku Sumo was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus. I think it's important not to stop everything, but to take measures to find out how to do it. "