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The ancient art of sumo has been under threat in recent years from the dwindling numbers of homegrown wrestlers, match-fixing allegations, bullying and doping scandals. But fresh leadership in the Japan Sumo Association promises to clean up the sport and take it back to its 'train, eat, sleep' fundamentals.
Writer: Fiona Wilson Photographer: Alexis Armanet
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