Sumo Wrestling Traditions: Japan sumo chief apologizes after female medics asked to leave ring

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The Japan Sumo Association has issued an apology after female medics were asked to leave a wrestling ring, as they were treating a collapsed official. A mayor fainted while making a speech at a gym near Kyoto. Several female medics rushed to help, but were then asked by the referee to leave.

Tradition forbids women from entering the ring as their presence is believed to be "unclean". The incident has drawn sharp criticism from Japanese media, saying the actions of the referee lacked common sense.