Although France isn’t one of the two dozen or so countries that has to date produced a professional sumo wrestler, the ...

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

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

A BMI of 25 or more is considered a sign of being overweight. The Japanese Sumo Association has set 10 “health guidelines” for rikishi. “Eat fish and vegetables along with meat,” says one.

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...

The Japan Sumo Association officially approved Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu's promotion to yokozuna, the sport's highest rank, ...

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu waves to fans in front of his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025, following his promotion to ...

I experienced a level of intensity and thrill that was completely different from football or sumo wrestling — something truly ...

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

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

Ozeki Champion Hoshoryu has been recommended for promotion to sumo's top rank after winning his second grand tournament title ...