Japan's ancient sport of sumo grappling with harsh reality of coronavirus outbreak

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament kicked off on Sunday in Osaka at Edion Arena with spectators as part of Japan's extraordinary efforts to halt spre of virus.

Wrestlers arrived wearing face masks and were required to use hand-sanitizing spray before entering arena. y were also required to take ir temperatures before entering raised ring. If a wrestler has a temperature above 37.5 degrees celsius (99.5 degrees Fahrenheit) for two or more days, he will be forced to sit out tournament.

Sumo officials have said if a wrestler is diagsed with coronavirus, 15-day tournament will be immediately halted.