TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s sports minister says at least three sumo wrestlers have admitted being involved in fixing matches in the latest scandal to hit Japan’s ancient sport.
Sports minister Yoshiaki Takaki told a parliamentary panel on Thursday that the Japan Sumo Association reported that wrestler Chiyohakuho and sumo coach Takenawa admitted being involved in match fixing during emergency investigations held Wednesday by the JSA.
Lower-ranked wrestler Enatsukasa also admitted fixing matches.
