Ukrainian sumo wrestlers, who continue to be invaded by Russia, are expected to hold a training camp in Usa City, Oita Prefecture for this summer's international competition in order to secure opportunities for training.
Usa City, Oita Prefecture is the birthplace of Futabayama, the Showa yokozuna of sumo wrestling.
Ukrainian sumo wrestlers, who continue to be invaded by Russia, are expected to hold a training camp in Usa City for about two weeks from the middle of next month in order to secure opportunities for training.
Athletes will be practicing for the World Games, an international sports competition that is not held at the Olympic Games in the United States in July.
Approximately 20 people, including athletes and directors, will participate in the training camp, and the prefecture and city will bear the cost of stay and activities.
Mayor Shuji Korenaga of Usa City said at a press conference on the 22nd, "I think it will give courage to the people by showing Ukrainian players doing their best at the world championships. I want to prepare a satisfying practice environment. I'm talking.