Finally, after a full day of matches, perhaps the biggest star of all — weighing in at 243 pounds, according to his most recent physical — climbed into the sumo ring. President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s wife, Akie Abe, watch a sumo battle during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sunday. Instead, Trump entered the sumo ring after donning slippers — no shoes are allowed in the dohyo — and read from a scroll, the “certificate of commemoration” in honor of the 25-year-old victor, Asanoyama. “In honor of your outstanding achievement as sumo grand champion, I hereby award you the President’s Cup,” Trump said. There was also concern the president’s entourage and large security detail would take away seats from Japanese sumo fans.

Source: Washington Post May 26, 2019 13:21 UTC