Tag - japan-sumo-association

 
 

JAPAN SUMO ASSOCIATION

SUMO / Rikishi Files
Jan 17, 2020
Former yokozuna Kitanoumi was imposing figure in sumo
Intimidation factor is something that cannot be discounted when it comes to finding reasons for success in sumo.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 9, 2020
Sumo practice blowups nothing new in sport ruled by traditions
The problem of violence reared its ugly head in sumo again recently, but this time it came with a twist.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 25, 2019
JSA needs to look outward for good of sumo
Whatever hopes fans had for a peaceful end to the year were dashed when Japan Sumo Association officials instructed Takagenji to take part in his regularly scheduled bout on Dec. 11 despite the wrestler being diagnosed with influenza earlier in the day.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 18, 2019
Hakuho more than deserving of special elder status
When you think of sumo, what's the first word that comes to mind?
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 17, 2019
Muscular Chiyonofuji's career bloomed late
For a certain generation of fans there is only one name that comes to mind when discussing the greatest of all time and that name is Chiyonofuji.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 30, 2019
Unpredictable banzuke adds flavor to sumo
For sports journalists based in Japan's capital, no reminders are needed to know the last of the three annual non-Tokyo tournaments is just around the corner.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 2, 2019
Naturalized Sokokurai fought for JSA return
One of the more interesting bits of news over the past month was the announcement that Arashio stable veteran Sokokurai had acquired Japanese nationality.
SUMO
Sep 13, 2019
Sumo 101: Kaobure
Every day of a sumo tournament contains hundreds of bouts.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 7, 2019
Kids tournaments provide much more than just recruiting grounds
You can become a professional sumo wrestler at 15 years old.
SUMO
Jul 21, 2019
Sumo 101: JSA chairman
The Japan Sumo Association's highest authority is the chairman of its board of directors.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 26, 2019
Much talk, no action from sumo committees
The Japan Sumo Association loves committees.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 26, 2019
Sumo 101: Sumo and singing
Though sumo and song may not seem obvious bedfellows, Japan's national sport has musical connections both varied and historical.
SUMO
Mar 14, 2019
Sumo 101: Souvenirs
Sumo is a unique sport and its merchandising reflects that fact.

Longform

The sun shines from behind a waving Philippine flag at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.
Eighty years after the Battle of Manila, old foes forge new ties