At the Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya, the spread of the new coronavirus did not stop, and wrestlers and masters were closed for seven consecutive days until the 22nd of the 13th day.
Including the rooms where infection was confirmed in front of the place, the total number of rooms where wrestlers and masters were closed due to the influence of the new corona was 12 rooms, and the total number of Sekitori with more than 10 cars closed was 19 people, resulting in injury. Including the holidays, there were 21 people.
This was the highest number since the end of the war, surpassing the first place last year when 19 Sekitori people were closed due to the influence of the new Corona.
In addition, including the wrestlers under the Makushita, about 170 people were closed due to the influence of the new corona, which is more than a quarter of the total.
In the Makuuchi, Ozeki Mitakeumi, who was facing the place now with a corner number, Nishikigi and Shosaru of the flat curtain, which were doing well now, and 37-year-old Tamawashi, who had never been closed for more than 18 years since the first bale, etc. Was closed on the way.
In addition, Gyoji and calling are also closed on the way.
The Japan Sumo Association has delayed the start time of its efforts due to the decrease in the number of wrestlers, and is alerting each room based on the advice of experts, but the remaining three days including the 13th day of the 22nd. There is concern about how long the effects of the spread of infection will continue.