In response to a post on Twitter that a sumo wrestler in the second stage offered to take a leave of absence for fear of being infected with the new coronavirus but was not accepted, Shibatayama, the public relations manager of the Japan Sumo Association, said. "It doesn't make sense to take a break because I'm afraid of Corona," he said, revealing the idea that a break would not be allowed.
On the 9th, Kotonuki Tetsu, a sumo wrestler in the beginning of the sumo wrestler, announced on his Twitter account that he would retire from active duty. As a result of contacting the association, it seems that the association told me that it was impossible to take a break because I was afraid of Corona, so I had no choice but to leave or quit. "
Regarding this, Shibatayama, the public relations manager of the Japan Sumo Association, said, "Some people in the company may not want to go to work because they are afraid of corona. If everyone said that, it would not be a job. The association has taken safety measures. It doesn't make sense to take a break because I'm afraid of Corona, "he said, revealing the idea that he wouldn't be allowed to take a break because of concerns about infection.
On top of that, he said, "If you can't handle it, you have to think about moving in and out. You can't stop because you're free. I've heard that you've retired and have a haircut ceremony."