The popularity of traditional Japanese sumo has seen a welcome rise in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion ...

Oft-injured yokozuna Kakuryu has retired from the sport, the Japan Sumo Association announced on March 24. Born in Mongolia, Kakuryu, 35, won six Emperor’s Cups, but has been noticeably absent ...

made his debut in the juryo division at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 10-24. Ahead of the Kyushu tournament, the Ukrainian received a ceremonial mawashi belt during a presentation ...