Takasu Of Chuo University Wins Amateur Sumo Title
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Hikaru Takasu, Chuo University graduate of Tokyo,
Saturday was crowned the national amateur sumo king as he defeated Osaka's
Inoue in the finals of the championships held at the Kokugikan arena at
Kuramae, Asakusa, Tokyo.
A crowd of 8,000 jamming the sumo hall saw 64 leading
amateur sumo wrestlers assembled in Tokyo from all parts of the country
compete for the coveted title.
Photo shows Takasu downing Inoue.