Unpacking all that happened in sumo over the past twelve months is no simple task.
Every single basho in 2020 contained what felt like several tournaments worth of storylines, while events outside the ring throughout the year at times came close to overshadowing the relentlessly thrilling action inside it.
The COVID-19 related death of 28-year-old wrestler Shobushi, following the first tournament in history held without fans, was a low, but sumo somehow managed to keep going and provided much-needed distraction in a tough year.