A 28-year-old sumo wrestler who was infected by novel coronavirus passed away to become the first in his field to succumb to the virus, said the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) as per a Reuters report.?
Shobushi, whose real name is Kiyotaka Suetake, was admitted to hospital in April. He died in a Tokyo hospital after multiple organ failure fro coronavirus, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.?
He made his debut in 2007 out of the Takadagawa stable and his highest rank was No. 11.?
In April, JSA said five wrestlers at the Takadagawa stable had tested positive.?
The Summer Grand Sumo Tournament which was to be held from May 24 to June 7 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, was called off as a result of the outbreak.?
Osaka's Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March was held behind closed doors.?
Coronavirus' shadow is looming large over sports as the disease holds the world hostage.?