Sumo Wrestler Removed From Equestrian Course for Team Event

Sumo Wrestler Removed From Equestrian Course for Team Event
Britain's Harry Charles, riding Romeo 88, competes during the equestrian jumping individual qualifying at Equestrian Park in Tokyo at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, in Tokyo, Japan on Aug. 3, 2021. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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TOKYO—A sumo wrestler that may have spooked the horses has been knocked out of the Olympic equestrian ring.

The statue and a nearby patch of cherry trees that riders thought might be startling the animals during the individual jumping event were among the obstacles swapped out for the start of the team competition Friday night.