Sumo trainer's historic sacking over wrestling death

A sumo wrestling coach has been fired for the first time in the centuries-long history of the sport after a teenage novice was apparently beaten to death during training.

Sumo trainer's historic sacking over wrestling death

A sumo wrestling coach has been fired for the first time in the centuries-long history of the sport after a teenage novice was apparently beaten to death during training.

Police questioned stable master Tokitsukaze, 57, and the other trainees under his care after 17-year-old wrestler Tokitaizan collapsed following practice.

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