The Japan Sumo Association has announced that all of the new coronavirus PCR tests on all 900 members, including wrestlers and masters, were negative for the summer sumo tournament, which will be held on the 9th of this month. did.
On the 9th of this month, the Japan Sumo Association conducted a PCR test for the new coronavirus on a total of about 900 people, including wrestlers and masters, for the sumo summer venue, which will be the first day at the Kokugikan in Tokyo and Ryogoku. ..
According to the Sumo Association, all were negative as a result of the test.
This is the third time that all members of the association have been tested in front of this place, but it is the first time that all have been negative.
"I think this is one proof that all the members of the Sumo Association are working hard to prevent infections and cooperating with them. I'm glad I was able to achieve zero infected people," said Shibatayama, the director of public relations at the Sumo Association.
On the other hand, regarding the possibility that the deadline for the state of emergency issued in Tokyo etc. may be extended, he only stated that "I can not talk about what will happen to the event relations, etc. if the situation does not come out." ..