Wakanohana divorced

Former Yokozuna Masaru Hanada (also known as Wakanohana) divorced his wife Mieko on Tuesday. The two notified the media of the event the following day.

The two married in June 1994 and had four children. They began having problems after Hanada retired from sumo in March 2000. He busied himself as a talento and a businessman, leaving him with little time for his wife and kids. About five years ago, Mieko requested that they live separately, and they had been doing so since then.

This past January, Hanada requested a divorce. They made it official on October 2. Mieko has custody of the children, while Hanada is paying child support.

Source:
Sankei Sports