Sumo wrestling "audience place" "Round ring festival" in silence March 7, 15:01
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, a `` ring ring festival '' was held before the first day of the grand sumo spring place, which was held without any audience, and the safety of the place, including the participation of the Japanese Sumo Association's President Octagon, etc. I wished for success.
The ring festival was held at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, the day before the first day of the spring place on the 8th, with the participation of the Japan Sumo Association President Octagon and the Master of the Jury.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the spring venue will be held without attendees, but the “Ring of the Rings” on the 7th will not be open to the public, and the participation of three or more wrestlers will be forgotten.
Amidst the silence, Gyoji gave a congratulatory congratulatory word on the ring, put salt and rice, etc., in a hole dug in the center of the ring, and prayed for the safety and success of the spring place.
Spring venues are open to a variety of measures, including reducing the chance of wrestlers coming in contact with many people to avoid the risk of infection.
The Sumo Association decides to use a car or taxi in each room when traveling from the dormitory of the room to which the wrestler belongs to the venue without using public transportation such as trains and buses.
Also, the reporting method of the press was different from the usual way, and entry into the east and west preparation rooms was prohibited, and wrestlers would respond to the press at a distance of about 2 meters in a separate coverage area. I am.
Chief Takashima, the director in charge of the spring place, said, "I prayed that no one would be infected. I would like to welcome Chiaki comfortably."