It was revealed on the 27th that the Japan Sumo Association had begun investigating Tokitsuumi Masahiro (47 = former Tokitsuumi Masahiro), who was suspected of violating compliance. On the 26th, he was listening to his parents who violated the guidelines for measures against the new coronavirus, such as going in and out of the Mahjong store during the first place. He admitted to Nikkan Sports that he had visited Mahjong, but denied that he had not hit mahjong.
On the 27th, Tokitsukaze stable responded to our telephone interview.
-Did you go in and out of the Mahjong store during the first place?
I went to deliver Tokitsukaze tickets, though. Where did that information come from?
-Did you go to Mahjong-so and play mahjong?
I don’t play mahjong in Tokitsuka style.
-If you’re not playing mahjong, you should tell the association that way.
Tokitsukaze said. I said yesterday because I was asked by the association.
-There is also information that I went to a sex shop all over the place.
I haven’t gone. I went to a massage.
According to Tokitsukaze, he was called to the association within the 26th. When asked about the truth of the violation of the guidelines, he denied it. However, according to people familiar with the matter, he was in and out of Jakuso, not just in the first place.
It’s okay in normal times, but the Japan Sumo Association has created guidelines for new coronavirus countermeasures since last year, prohibiting unnecessary and unurgent going out. Since the infection of the members of the association may lead to the cancellation of this place, wrestlers and masters have paid close attention. Many parents switched to mailing instead of face-to-face delivery of tickets to their supporters. Bringing in the virus could affect the health of the wrestlers, including his disciple Shodai, who was fighting for victory.
Tokitsu-style master traveled to Miyagi prefecture with a friend in September last year and participated in a golf competition. It violated the guidelines, and the association imposed a second-class demotion from “committee” to “elderly.” Because of this background, some masters point out that the explanation that they are not playing mahjong while going to a mahjong store like this one “cannot be understood”.
Mr. Shibatayama, General Manager of the Public Relations Department of the Japan Sumo Association (former Yokozuna Ohnokuni), said, “I heard that the investigation will be conducted.” There is also the extent to which he admitted it, “he said carefully. How serious are infection prevention measures? I faced a problem that the organizational strength of the association was questioned.
◆ What will happen in the future First, the Japan Sumo Association Compliance Committee (Chairman Ryuzo Aoyagi = lawyer) is expected to investigate the facts. Tokitsukaze masters are also given the opportunity to make an excuse. The Compliance Committee reports the proposed disposal plan to the Japan Sumo Association Board of Directors. In response to this, the board decides the disposition. The seven items of disposition to association members are blame, reduction of remuneration, suspension of participation, suspension of business (suspension of engagement in association business), demotion, retirement recommendation, and dismissal in order of lightness.
◆ Tokitsuumi Masahiro His real name is Masahiro Sakamoto. Former frontal Tokitsuumi, the highest rank is the third east front. Born November 8, 1973 in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture. After graduating from Tokyo University of Agriculture, he made his debut in the spring of 1996 with the curtain. The next summer, 1997, the new Juryo. Autumn 1998 New opening of the place. A total of 322 wins, 385 losses and 43 holidays in Makuuchi at 50 places in Makuuchi. After the fall of 2007, the master at that time dismissed the Japan Sumo Association after the assault death of Rikishi Noguchi was discovered. Retired from active duty and inherited the Tokitsukaze stable.
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