After 22 Years In Sumo
![]() |
The famed and popular sumo wrestler Nayoroiwa after
a surprisingly long ring life of 22 years, formally retired from ring Monday
as he went through the traditional "hair cutting" ceremony in which a number
of sumo officials, including former sumo champs attended.
Nayoroiwa will take the name Kasugayama after retiring.
Photo shows the "hair-cutting" ceremony.