The Japan Sumo Association announced that the PCR test for the new coronavirus, which was conducted on all members of the wrestlers and masters by the 9th, revealed that five wrestlers, including Chiyoshoma Fuji, were infected in the Kokonoe stable. Did.


The Sumo Association will hold the first place as scheduled from the 10th by closing the infected person and the wrestlers in the room to which the infected person belongs.

16 people in total

On the other hand, the Japan Sumo Association announced that a total of 16 people, including wrestlers infected with the new coronavirus and wrestlers in the room to which the infected person belongs, will be closed for the first time.


One of them is closed due to injury due to Yokozuna and Tsururyu.