On the 10th, the Japan Sumo Association revealed that one wrestler under the Makushita was newly infected in the Michinoku-beya, which was found to be infected with the new coronavirus in young people.
According to the Japan Sumo Association's public relations manager Shibatayama, on the 10th, all members of the association, including wrestlers, were found to be infected with the head of a young man who plays a role of instructing young people. When the test was conducted, one wrestler under the Makushita was newly judged to be positive.
This wrestler is currently isolated in a sumo room.
"It may be widespread. We will decide what to do in the future," said Shibatayama, public relations manager.