Sumo wrestling Amid the spread of infection Chiakiraku Octagon President "Thanks for your support"

The Grand Sumo Nagoya place will celebrate Chiakigaku on the 24th, and the chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, Mr. Hachikaku, said in an annual association greeting, "This place is a harsh place where many people were closed, including Ozeki. I was able to welcome Chiakigaku with the support of. "

The Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya venue held in Nagoya City was held for the first time since the spread of the new coronavirus infection without any restrictions on the number of visitors, and on the 24th, Chiakigaku was celebrated.

Due to the spread of the infection, wrestlers and masters were closed one after another, and the number of people who were closed for more than 10 Sekitori, including injured people, was 22 people, the highest number after the war.

The chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, Mr. Hachikaku, gave a greeting from the ring before entering the middle of the world. Thank you very much. "

On top of that, he said, "The wrestlers were able to welcome Chiakigaku with the support of everyone in this harsh place where many people were closed, including Ozeki. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the members of the association." Said.

People who visited the venue "I want to see hot sumo"

The Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya place has become an unusual place where Sekitori is closed one after another due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

Some of the people who visited the venue during Nakachiakiraku were expecting the enthusiastic efforts of the participating wrestlers.

A 31-year-old man who visited with his wife said, "I've been watching the game for the second year in a row, but I'm grateful to the people who run it. I'm looking forward to Terunofuji, but I want to enjoy the fight for the championship today. I was talking.

A man in his 60s in Nagoya said, "The atmosphere is different from that of TV, so it's best to watch it on site. I want to see the hot sumo wrestlers."

In addition, a 60-year-old man from Aisai City, Aichi Prefecture, said, "I think the spread of the new corona infection is unavoidable. Still, I'm hoping for a sumo wrestling that is unique to Chiaki."