In July, 983, wishing to show Sumai no sechie (the Imperial ceremony of Sumo wrestling) to Imperial Prince Yasuhito, Emperor Enyu asked Kaneie to visit the Imperial Palace, but he declined the request, saying that he was sick.
永観2年（983年）7月、円融天皇は相撲節会を懐仁親王に見せたいと望み、兼家の参内を求めるが病と称して応じない。