Hakuho, the greatest sumo champion, shaken by a case of violence. “Master” Hakuho risks a financial sanction and above all a demotion to the lowest rank in the hierarchy of retired sumotori.
In recent years, the world of sumo has been tarnished by multiple violence scandals. In 2009, a former master was sentenced to six years in prison for encouraging three of his recruits to beat a 17-year-old apprentice, who died.