When Japanese police arrested three sumo wrestlers and their stable master on Thursday over allegations they beat a 17-year-old wrestler to death , the case sent shockwaves across a country that links its national identity to the sport . Police arrest two sumo wrestlers and their stablemaster over wrestler 's behavior . Police allege the coach ordered the wrestlers to beat the 17-year - old wrestler . The case has affected Japan where wrestling is regarded as near - sacred sport .
Police arrest two sumo wrestlers and their stablemaster over wrestler 's behavior . Police allege the coach ordered the wrestlers to beat the 17-year - old wrestler . The case has affected Japan where wrestling is regarded as near - sacred sport .