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Sumo
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Abi takes Kyushu title in 3-way playoff
It took three wins on the day, including two in a rare three-way playoff, but No. 9 maegashira Abi ...
November 27, 2022
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Former ozeki Asanoyama in line for return to juryo next year after 1-year suspension
Former ozeki Asanoyama — who currently is No. 15 makushita — finished the Autumn Grand Sumo Tourname...
October 10, 2022
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Mongolian Tamawashi takes title in Tokyo
No. 3 maegashira Tamawashi seems to be getting better with age. At least his latest championship run...
September 25, 2022
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Uphill fight: Nagano Prefecture’s curious 2-meter-high raised ring
Regulations determine the size of the dohyo ring for grand sumo tournaments: A circle with a diamet...
September 14, 2022
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Sumo reporters long accorded place of honor in sport’s history
The Tokyo Sumo Sportswriters Club, a social organization for reporters covering the sport, was estab...
August 28, 2022
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Rankings remain closely guarded secret prior to official announcement
It appears that ozeki Mitakeumi will be keeping his rank for the next tournament after all. He was f...
August 10, 2022
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Embattled Mitakeumi might sidestep demotion with coronavirus infection
When infected with the coronavirus, there is little else one can do. Ozeki Mitakeumi was forced to w...
July 27, 2022
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Mongolian maegashira Ichinojo captures 1st Emperor’s Cup
No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo spent 15 days pushing, pulling, slapping and thrusting for all he was wort...
July 24, 2022
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Former sumo champion Wakanohana II dies at 69
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Second-generation Wakanohana, former yokozuna professional sumo grand champion,...
July 19, 2022
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Strong finish lands Terunofuji 7th title
Yokozuna Terunofuji had trouble getting out of the gate, but he eventually slammed the door on oppon...
May 22, 2022
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Brains and brawn: Grand sumo world gains 1st wrestler from University of Tokyo
The Japan Sumo Association announced Sunday that eight candidates have passed the new apprentice ins...
May 8, 2022
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Sumo all in the family for victorious Wakatakakage
Sumo is a family affair for Wakatakakage, the newly crowned champion of this year’s Spring Grand Sum...
March 29, 2022
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Wakatakakage wins playoff, captures 1st Emperor’s Cup
It took a championship playoff, but the last man standing at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament was se...
March 27, 2022
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Takayasu’s title bid on hold as Shodai plays spoiler on 14th day
Former ozeki Takayasu’s bid for an elusive first title was dealt a setback when he was thrown down b...
March 26, 2022
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Mitakeumi rises to second-highest rank in sumo
Mitakeumi was officially promoted on Wednesday from sekiwake to ozeki, the second-highest rank in pr...
January 26, 2022
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