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Just days before the start of the 2022 Autumn tournament, the sumo world got some good news in the form of an all-clear to participate for stables with rikishi that had recently tested positive for COVID-19.

It’s looking increasingly likely that all members of the top division will be ready to go when the final Tokyo meet of the year gets underway at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.

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