Japan's state broadcaster says it will not show the next sumo tournament live because of a gambling scandal that has engulfed the sport. It is the first time NHK has not shown a tournament live in over 50 years. The decision comes two days after sumo authorities dismissed a top wrestler and coach from the sport. The two had admitted being involved in illegal betting on baseball - an alleged source of funding for Japan's "yakuza" gangsters.
Japan's state broadcaster says it will not show the next sumo tournament live because of a gambling scandal that has engulfed the sport.
It is the first time NHK has not shown a tournament live in over 50 years.
The decision comes two days after sumo authorities dismissed a top wrestler and coach from the sport.
The two had admitted being involved in illegal betting on baseball - an alleged source of funding for Japan's "yakuza" gangsters.
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