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JAPAN SUMO ASSOCIATION

Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 15, 2021
Lack of international streaming options hampers sumo's growth
While the Japan Sumo Association has made some progress on its online offerings, fans' inability to watch the sport overseas is a wasted opportunity for the sport to expand its audience.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 17, 2021
Asanoyama's suspension to impact upper reaches of banzuke rankings
The ozeki will sit out six grand tournaments after repeatedly violating the Japan Sumo Association's COVID-19 protocols.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 9, 2021
Asanoyama's likely suspension shows change in JSA's decision-making
The ozeki's violation of COVID-19 protocols would easily have earned a forced retirement in the past.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 21, 2021
Controversial report could deny Hakuho deserved elder stock
Should the Japan Sumo Association adopt the recommendations of the external advisors, the all-time great yokozuna would be prevented from using his ring name after retiring.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 7, 2021
Late Kototsurugi's illustrations captured sumo's essence
The former rikishi's caricaturish style, a longtime fixture of sumo merchandise and media, is widely considered a definitive representation of the sport.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 11, 2021
Yokozuna Kakuryu may miss fifth straight tournament due to injury
Injury-plagued yokozuna Kakuryu may have to withdraw from a fifth straight meet, this one being the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, because of a left leg injury, his stablemaster Michinoku said Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 27, 2021
Fake news becoming real issue for foreign sumo fans
Online information about sumo has increasingly been falling victim to many of the same issues that plague mainstream news.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 20, 2021
Shocking concussion incident should be wake-up call for sumo
The indifference shown by referees to the head injury sustained by third-tier wrestler Shonannoumi on Tuesday drew criticism from fans and journalists alike.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 13, 2021
Sumo stables deserve more scrutiny after wrestler's shock retirement
The decision by Kotokantetsu to leave the sport rather than risk infection with the coronavirus at the New Year Basho has resulted in a wave of outrage against the Japan Sumo Association.

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