Sumo chiefs are planning measures to beat Japan's increasingly punishing summer heat, including avoiding venues that don't have air conditioning and lightening the load on weary wrestlers.
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Tokyo (AFP) – Sumo chiefs are planning measures to beat Japan's increasingly punishing summer heat, including avoiding venues that don't have air conditioning and lightening the load on weary wrestlers.
Issued on: 27/08/2026 - 04:16
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