Sumo
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The Sumo Scene / Revival of Nakamura Stable Stirs Up Memories of Notable Predecessor
Just hearing the name again brings up feelings of nostalgia.
...June 26, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Experience Prepares New ‘coach’ for Guiding Young Wrestlers on Tough Journey
Last month’s Summer Grand Sumo Tournament marked the end of the active career of 32-year-old Koto...
June 12, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Takerufuji Celebrates Victory with Parade in Hometown
For a championship-winning sumo wrestler, the two highest honors are receiving the Emperor’s Cup ...
May 29, 2024
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Onosato Becomes Fastest to 1st Title With Win
Komusubi Onosato is on the fast track to success.
...May 26, 2024
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New Komusubi Onosato Wins Championship in Summer Grand Sumo Tournament; Fastest in Recorded Grand Sumo History
Onosato, left, a 23-year-old new komusubi, looks up after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournamen...
May 26, 2024
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Ozeki Kirishima Pulls Out of Summer Tourney, Faces Demotion
Ozeki Kirishima withdrew from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday, a move that almost as...
May 18, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / More Undersized Prospects Get Chance with Relaxation of Physical Standards
In a form of wrestling without weight classes, there is little doubt that a sumo wrestler with a ...
May 15, 2024
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2 Top Wrestlers Pull Out of Summer Sumo Tourney; Terunofuji, Takakeisho Withdraw after 1st-Day Losses
The Summer Grand Sumo Tournament was dealt a double blow just one day after it started when both ...
May 13, 2024
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Spring Grand Sumo Champion Takerufuji Attends Hometown Victory Parade; Wrestler Won in Makuuchi Division Debut Despite Ankle Injury
AOMORI — Takerufuji, who became the first wrestler in 110 years to win a championship while also ...
May 2, 2024
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Sumo Ring Name Kotozakura Returns after 50 Years; Ozeki Kotonowaka Makes Change After Fulfilling Promise to Famous Grandfather
For the first time in 50 years, the heralded name of Kotozakura is appearing on the ranking list ...
May 1, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Legendary late Yokozuna Akebono was as Kind-hearted as He Was Powerful as Star in Era of Hawaiian-born Wrestlers
Another yokozuna who etched his name in sumo history has passed away.
...May 1, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Makuuchi Newcomer’s Amazing Title Run While Defying Injury Evokes Images of Kisenosato’s ‘Miracle’
Takerufuji earned a place in the annals of sumo history when he won the Spring Grand Sumo Tournam...
April 17, 2024
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Yokozuna Terunofuji Performs Sumo Ring-Entering Ceremony with His First-born Son
Terunofuji performed the yokozuna ring-entering ceremony while accompanied by his first-born son,...
April 16, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Historical Event to Raise Money to Support Noto-earthquake Victims
Kanjin Ozumo, a charity sumo event with a rich history, is set to take place at Tokyo’s Ryogoku K...
April 3, 2024
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Sumo Association to Close Miyagino Stable after Violence Scandal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Sumo Association decided at a board meeting on Thursday to close t...
March 29, 2024
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