Novak Djokovic Goes for Sumo Wrestling in Japan Open

Tokyo: World No.1 Novak Djokovic is in Japan to take part in the Japan Open and decided to visit Ryogoku Edo-Noren in Tokyo, a facility with restaurants that also features a dohyo, a Sumo wrestling ring. Djokovic posted some pics of his experience with the wrestlers on his Instagram handle with a caption in which he expressed his admiration for the sport and revealed that he used to follow it a lot in his childhood.

“It’s a great experience. I’ve never had this experience before. It’s one of the most popular sports in Japan,” Djokovic is quoted as saying by the website of the ATP Tour. “Speaking with my father yesterday on the phone I was telling him that I’m going to have an opportunity to meet Sumo wrestlers. He and I were remembering many years ago at home (when) we used to watch Akebono (Taro, who reached Yokozuna status), who was someone that we supported a lot.” IANS

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