Sumo wrestlers told beards have to go

Japanese sumo wrestlers are now banned from having beards, tattoos, or long nails

Follow @cnnsport !function{var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName[0],p=/^http:/.test?'http':'https';if){js=d.createElement;js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore;}}; A number of superstitious sumo wrestlers choose not to shave their beards during competition, believing that such a move would bring about bad luck.

The sumo ring is sacred and it's important spectators don't see anything unsightly."Read MoreThe move is seen as an attempt to clean up the sport following a series of scandals including match-fixing and violence in recent years. In October, the JSA issued a declaration pledging to eradicate violence from the sport.Tattoos and long nails have also been outlawed by the sport's governing authority.{"@context":"http://schema.

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