Hakuho: Top sumo champion demoted due to protege's violence

Sumo great Hakuho demoted over protege’s bullying

The 22-year-old Hokuseiho, who stands 2.04 metres, was alleged to have punched his lower-ranked stablemates. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ex-yokozuna Hakuho to Face Demotion in JSA over Violence by Stable’s Wrestler

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Sumo Association’s compliance committee has proposed demoting stablemaster Miyagino, the former yokozuna Hakuho, over violence committed by a wrestler in his stable, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. The committee drew up a plan to demote the Miyagino, 38, by two ranks and reduce his pay. The wrestler, Hokuseiho, 22, has been requested to retire.

Sumo champion Hakuho Sho, considered the greatest, is demoted in his coaching career after an investigation reveals that one of his students repeatedly attacked other wrestlers. The investigation conducted by the Japan Sumo Association was triggered by a social media complaint in January of this year, according to published information...