Yama is the heaviest sumo wrestler in the world and heaviest Japanese person ever. He challenged me to see if I could cook enough wagyu, sushi, mochi, and other foods for his lunch. More for You ...

Anatoly Mikhakhanov, known by the name Orora (Aurora) when he fought in the third-highest makushita division, maintains the record for being the heaviest sumo wrestler of all time. The former ...

With the ranks of prospective sumo wrestlers thinning out ... The test before the spring tournament usually draws the largest number of applicants as it coincides with the graduation season.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japan Sumo Association officially approved Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu's promotion to yokozuna, the sport's highest rank, at an extraordinary board meeting Wednesday.

A Mongolian sumo wrestler has been promoted to the sport's highest rank in a ceremony on Friday. Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna, or grand champion ...

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

Ozeki Champion Hoshoryu has been recommended for promotion to sumo's top rank after winning his second grand tournament title in a three-way playoff on Sunday. The Mongolian-born wrestler also ...