JAPAN'S SUMO EXPERTS TO PERFORM IN HSINKING
Will Contribute to 10th Manchou Anniversary Festivities - Send Off Given
As another contribution toward the commemoration
of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the State of Manchoukuo, the
Japan Wrestler's Association will sponsor a special tournament in Hsinking
for six days from July 10, reports Domei.
Prior to the departure of the wrestlers, the Manchoukuo
Anniversary Celebration Committee gave them a grand send off at the Imperial
Hotel at 6pm Monday.
The party was attended by over 50 guests, including
Admiral Isamu Takeshita, President of the Wrestling Association, Okimori
Kaya, Finance Minister, General Takashi Hishikari and Shigeru Honjo, Li
Shou-keng, Manchoukuo Ambassador, leading wrestlers and members of the
Manchoukuo Anniversary Celebration Committee.
After exchange of brief addresses between the host
and the guests, a dinner was given.
The party of the wrestlers accompanied by the President
of the Wrestler's Association is scheduled to depart for Manchoukuo on
June 14.