Sumo wrestlers told beards have to go stook

A number of superstitious sumo wrestlers choose not to shave their beards during competition, believing that such a move would bring about bad luck.

But in a sweeping new move that has also outlawed tattoos and long nails, the sport's authorities have declared that any failure to adhere to the new rules will leave wrestlers a whisker away from trouble.



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'Wrestlers must preserve their personal hygiene,' Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told reporters after a board meeting.

'Officials and referees will be on the lookout. The sumo ring is sacred and it's important spectators don't see anything unsightly.'

The move is seen as an attempt to clean up the sport following a series of scandals including match-fixing and violence in recent years. In October, the JSA issued a declaration pledging to eradicate violence from the sport.

In 2017, grand champion Harumafuji's career was brought to an abrupt end after he was charged over a brutal assault on a rival while out drinking.

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There was also controversy in April 2018 when women who had rushed to the aid of a man suffering a stroke while giving a speech at a sumo event in Japan were told to leave the ring because of rules banning women from the sacred space.

The incident led to the JSA offering an embarrassing apology following a deluge of criticism on social media.

The move is seen as an attempt to clean up the sport following a series of scandals including match-fixing and violence in recent years. In October, the JSA issued a declaration pledging to eradicate violence from the sport. 'Wrestlers must preserve their personal hygiene,' Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told reporters after a board meeting. Visit cnn.com/sport for more news and videos A number of superstitious sumo wrestlers choose not to shave their beards during competition, believing that such a move would bring about bad luck. 'Officials and referees will be on the lookout. The sumo ring is sacred and it's important spectators don't see anything unsightly.' The move is seen as an attempt to clean up the sport following a series of scandals including match-fixing and violence in recent years. In October, the JSA issued a declaration pledging to eradicate violence from the sport. The move is seen as an attempt to clean up the sport following a series of scandals including match-fixing and violence in recent years. In October, the JSA issued a declaration pledging to eradicate violence from the sport. There was also controversy in April 2018 when women who had rushed to the aid of a man suffering a stroke while giving a speech at a sumo event in Japan were told to leave the ring because of rules banning women from the sacred space. The incident led to the JSA offering an embarrassing apology following a deluge of criticism on social media. Visit cnn.com/sport for more news and videos Visit cnn.com/sport for more news and videos But in a sweeping new move that has also outlawed tattoos and long nails, the sport's authorities have declared that any failure to adhere to the new rules will leave wrestlers a whisker away from trouble. 'Wrestlers must preserve their personal hygiene,' Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told reporters after a board meeting. 'Wrestlers must preserve their personal hygiene,' Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told reporters after a board meeting. A number of superstitious sumo wrestlers choose not to shave their beards during competition, believing that such a move would bring about bad luck. But in a sweeping new move that has also outlawed tattoos and long nails, the sport's authorities have declared that any failure to adhere to the new rules will leave wrestlers a whisker away from trouble. 'Officials and referees will be on the lookout. The sumo ring is sacred and it's important spectators don't see anything unsightly.' 'Wrestlers must preserve their personal hygiene,' Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told reporters after a board meeting. 'Officials and referees will be on the lookout. The sumo ring is sacred and it's important spectators don't see anything unsightly.' A number of superstitious sumo wrestlers choose not to shave their beards during competition, believing that such a move would bring about bad luck. But in a sweeping new move that has also outlawed tattoos and long nails, the sport's authorities have declared that any failure to adhere to the new rules will leave wrestlers a whisker away from trouble. Visit cnn.com/sport for more news and videos 'Officials and referees will be on the lookout. The sumo ring is sacred and it's important spectators don't see anything unsightly.' 'Wrestlers must preserve their personal hygiene,' Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told reporters after a board meeting. There was also controversy in April 2018 when women who had rushed to the aid of a man suffering a stroke while giving a speech at a sumo event in Japan were told to leave the ring because of rules banning women from the sacred space. 'Wrestlers must preserve their personal hygiene,' Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told reporters after a board meeting. The move is seen as an attempt to clean up the sport following a series of scandals including match-fixing and violence in recent years. In October, the JSA issued a declaration pledging to eradicate violence from the sport. A number of superstitious sumo wrestlers choose not to shave their beards during competition, believing that such a move would bring about bad luck.

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