December 25, 2024

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Miyagino (left), or former yokozuna Hakuho, alongside a young medalist at the Hakuho Cup in February 2023

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Amateur sumo world caught by surprise as Hakuho Cup set to go ahead

By John Gunning

It was widely assumed that the tourney would be put on hiatus in the wake of an abuse scandal that resulted in the shuttering of Hakuho's Miyagino stable.

Japan’s national sport made its second foray into Western Europe, and first to the U.K., with a five-day tournament at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall in October 1991.

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London calling: Sumo's U.K. trip brings back memories of 1991

By John Gunning

Such was sumo’s popularity in the U.K. in the late '80s and early '90s that all five days at the 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall sold out quickly.

Royal Albert Hall in London will host a sumo tournament next year.

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Japan Sumo Association to hold tourney in London next year in rare overseas event

The announcement means the world's top professional sumo wrestlers will be competing in London for the first time since 1991.

Basho reports

Tamawashi maintains outright lead by beating Nishikifuji

The No. 3 maegashira from Mongolia, who won his only Emperor's Cup in January 2019, improved to 11-2 by thrusting down No. 10 Nishikifuji (9-4).

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Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82

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Ozeki lead the way in Kyushu, but title contenders abound

By John Gunning

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The good, the bad and the sumo: Kyushu Basho gets underway

By John Gunning

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New ozeki Onosato tops list of contenders aiming for glory in Kyushu

By John Gunning

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO

Head to sumo's second tier and it's a dog-eat-dog world

By John Gunning

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Onosato hogs spotlight, but there are big changes in latest sumo ranks

By John Gunning

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Former ozeki Asahikuni, also a trailblazing stablemaster, dies at age 77

By John Gunning

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Foreign wrestlers add international flair to All Japan Women’s Sumo Championships

By John Gunning

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Spate of sumo tour dropouts highlights need to rethink wrestlers' health

By John Gunning

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Who can challenge Onosato's dominance? Takerufuji might be the best bet.

By John Gunning

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO

As Onosato dominates the spotlight, former sumo stars exit the stage

By John Gunning

Basho reports

With Autumn Basho win, Onosato makes it clear that he is sumo's dominant force

By John Gunning

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Onosato’s meteoric rise is stunning — but not surprising

By John Gunning

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Thrilling bouts — and controversy — have Autumn Basho off to hot start

By John Gunning

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Onosato poised to shine at Autumn Basho with ozeki rank in sight

By John Gunning

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No talking, no eating, no standing: Inside sumo's ring purification ceremony

By John Gunning

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This English schoolboy has big dreams of becoming yokozuna — and more

By John Gunning

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NFL-style changes sumo could and should make

By John Gunning

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Women's sumo takes big step forward with first high school championships

By John Gunning

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No sumo tickets? No problem. Here are some other ways to take in the sport.

By John Gunning

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

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Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?

By Kathryn Wortley

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