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The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) has cancelled next month's grand tournament over allegations of match fixing.
It is the first such cancellation since 1946 - when Tokyo's main stadium was being renovated.
Police are investigating allegations of match fixing in which 13 senior wrestlers have been implicated.
It follows another scandal over illegal gambling last year which saw live television coverage of the sport dropped by national broadcaster NHK.
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has called the match-fixing scandal a betrayal of the people.
Sumo has its origins in religious rites and wrestlers are expected to observe a strict code of behaviour.
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Seeded on Sun Feb 6, 2011 5:29 AM EST
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So, you ask yourself, why should I care about this?
Because: Sumo is the fastest growing sport in international competition...ie, in the world. Sumo may soon be joining the Olympics. It is a fast-paced sport that is perfectly suited for TV and entertainment venues. Finally, the Sumo groups are making changes in the sport to make it more "international" in how it is presented.
Sumo is suffering in Japan because it is viewed as a spectator sport for "old" people, but it's new to us. Expect to see more Sumo on your TV.
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