Next month's sumo wrestling place `` Preparation for the event now '' Sumo Association February 21 20:32

As the spread of the new coronavirus continues, the Japan Sumo Association has announced next month that it is preparing to host a major sumo spring in Osaka on February 21.

In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the government has urged organizers of large-scale events to reconsider the necessity of the event, and to take measures if it is to be held, but to request that the event be uniformly restrained Is not.

Under these circumstances, the Japan Sumo Association has announced on the homepage on the 21st that the spring day celebrating the first day in Osaka City on the 8th of next month is "preparing for the schedule at the moment."

In addition, to prevent the spread of infection, visitors have been encouraged to use the disinfectant solution installed in the venue and for those who are not feeling well, do not overdo it and, in some cases, enter the entrance. To measure body temperature.

The Sumo Association has also decided to cancel the wrestler-spoofing event scheduled for 25th of this month.

On the other hand, the Sumo Association states that the contents may change depending on the future situation, and plans to consider further measures based on changes in the situation.