TOKYO—Sumo grand champion Harumafuji will retire from the ring following his assault against a junior wrestler, an incident that has tainted the image of Japan’s national sport just as it was regaining popularity, media reported on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Mongolian “yokozuna” (grand champion) Harumafuji apologized earlier this month after media reported he had beaten junior wrestler Takanoiwa while drinking at a restaurant bar with other wrestlers.
