Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna after winning a major tournament last week.

Sumo is walking a 'tightrope' as it prepares to stage events outside Japan for the first time in 20 years while also trying ...

Ozeki Hoshoryu handed overnight leader Kinbozan his second defeat of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, but the wrestler ...

When opportunities for female sumo wrestlers were scarce in Japan, Hiyori Kon decided to bring her country’s sport to as far as Argentina. While promoting the ancient Japanese sport in the South ...

No. 14 maegashira Kinbozan moved a win away from his maiden Emperor's Cup on Saturday by overcoming title rival Kirishima and ...

The common impression of sumo wrestling - heavier ... Wrestlers, who traditionally go by one fighting name, are ranked and the ultimate goal is to become a yokozuna, or grand champion.

and an AI-centric story with high-octane fight scenes. Fans of martial arts who want to learn more about the thrills of sumo wrestling will love Hinomaru Sumo, a riveting tale of sumo practitioner ...

A Mongolian sumo wrestler has been promoted to the ... "It was like a kickboxer fighting a boxer," Mr Ó Néill said. Although the Japanese fighters have improved at defending these moves, they ...

The Public Theater and Ma-Yi Theater Company will soon present the New York premiere of SUMO, a thrilling new play written by ...