TOKYO - Yokozuna Onosato and ozeki Aonishiki on Wednesday were among the second group of sumo wrestlers to depart for Paris as part a delegation to join a two-day exhibition tournament.
Speaking to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport, grand champion Onosato said he hopes the event will help introduce Japan's ancient sport to overseas fans, saying, "I want to deliver a good performance."
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