Yokozuna Sumo Wrestler Terunofuji to Retire

Tokyo, Jan. 16 (Jiji Press)--Yokozuna sumo grand champion Terunofuji plans to retire, after claiming 10 tournament titles in the sport's makuuchi top division, people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The 33-year-old Mongolian-born wrestler, suffering from pain in both knees and chronic diabetes, fully competed in only two of the six grand tournaments last year. Since becoming yokozun...

Yokozuna Sumo Wrestler Terunofuji to Retire
Tokyo, Jan. 16 (Jiji Press)--Yokozuna sumo grand champion Terunofuji plans to retire, after claiming 10 tournament titles in the sport's makuuchi top division, people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The 33-year-old Mongolian-born wrestler, suffering from pain in both knees and chronic diabetes, fully competed in only two of the six grand tournaments last year. Since becoming yokozun...