According to Bloomberg, Foodmaker Natori will not sponsor the Nagoya tournament, scheduled to begin July 11, following similar decisions by Nagatanien - the sport’s biggest sponsor - and Asahi Mutual Life Insurance.
Japan’s sumo association this week suspended chairman Musashigawa and 13 wrestlers after some members admitted to illegal gambling.
“It wasn’t a matter of whether the punishment of the wrestlers was enough or not, it was a matter of the public’s view towards the whole incident,” Natori spokesman Suzuki said.
Under its sponsorship deal, Tokyo-based Natori provides kimonos for tournament staff that feature its logo on the back.
