the new ozeki proves it by working out with a jump rope. his video is part of a new series called time at me, produced by the japan sumo association. each post spotlights a different wrestler. the coronavirus pandemic has forced the sumo world to drastically revamp its activities. in march, for the first time in the sport's history, a tournament was held without spectators. even so the virus continued to spread in japan. so the association banned training exchanges among stables and all practice sessions involving physical cocontact. despite such precautions, the wrestler died from pneumonia brought on byy the virus. shortly before, the association decided to cancel the may tournament to protect the health of both spectators and wrestlers. ththe time at home video gives sumo fans encouragement, and a glimpse into the private lives of wrestlers during this quiet period. >> translatotor: i'm tamawashi. >> this mongolian wrestler likes to make handy craft in his free time. he shows off his cooking skills, creating a plate of homemade dumplings