Grand Sumo July Place Start of the first day of work The audience for the first time in six months July 19 16:23
The July Sumo Wrestling Place was celebrated on the 19th at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo, and initiatives began while various measures were taken against wrestlers and spectators.
Due to the new coronavirus, the venue of the Sumo Wrestling July was changed from Nagoya city to Kokugikan in both Tokyo and held with about 2500 people, which is about a quarter of the capacity. It was
It was the first time in half a year since the January event that the sumo was held with the audience.
The first day, the 19th, started with the approach of Orinoguchi at 8:35 am.
The place is now held by the Japan Sumo Association with the advice of experts of infectious diseases and following the guidelines that include measures to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus.
First, the rules regarding how to enter the Kokugikan of a wrestler have been changed, and the wrestlers below Sekiwaki are also allowed to drive into the Kokugikan, which is normally allowed only by Yokozuna and Ozeki.
In the parking lot in the basement of the Kokugikan, we saw a wrestler arriving by taxi or car in the room because of measures taken to avoid movement by public transportation as much as possible.
In addition, only one cushion is placed in the "mass seat", which normally has a capacity of four people, and one person can watch the game.
At this place, we asked the audience to refrain from loud cheering, and encouraged support by applause, so after the approach, there was a natural applause from the audience.
In addition, the referees under the ring also took measures to prevent infection by flying, and the referees sat down to the front row of the lounge, which was behind them, in an attempt to keep the distance from the ring.
When we talked with each other on the ring, we were even more likely to exchange our opinions with each other even more often than before.
In addition, in the hall at the present place, alcoholic beverages were not sold at the shop, but only drinks such as water and juice were sold.
Chairman Yakaku “Take the best infection prevention measures”
Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, Yakaku, said, ``The place was originally held in Nagoya, but it was originally held in Nagoya, considering the virus infection due to movements and long stays, The event was held at the Kokugikan, and we also conducted in-depth discussions with infectious disease experts to take the best possible preventive measures against infections. To protect our customers, we ask our customers to make various requests, but we appreciate your cooperation."
He added, "I think that a wrestler can meet everyone's expectations with a heated sumo by demonstrating the results of daily lessons while performing strict infection prevention."