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By Riki Ozawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

16:55 JST, October 16, 2025

LONDON — The Grand Sumo Tournament in London opened on Wednesday, marking the first overseas tournament to be held at the invitation of the host country since 2005.

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