Ozeki Hoshoryu holds a press conference at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2025, a day after winning the 15-day New Year ...

Mongolian-born sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has been promoted to the sport's top rank of yokozuna grand champion. He became the ...

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

The Japan Sumo Association's judges division will hold an extraordinary meeting Sunday, before the final day's action at the ...

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

Grand Sumo Tournament winner Hoshoryu on Monday was still feeling the effects of the grueling three-way championship playoff ...

In a dramatic come-from-behind victory, ozeki Hoshoryu clinched his second championship on Jan. 26, virtually ensuring his ...

Sumo avoided having a hole at the top for the first time in over 30 years Monday when the Mongolian Hoshoryu was recommended ...

Sumo's only grand master Hoshoryu vowed not to "tarnish the title" after being officially promoted to the highest rank on ...

Tokyo (AFP) – Drums thundered and priests chanted as sumo's newest grand champion strode onto the public stage Friday in a ceremony to mark his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's highest ...