OSAKA--Like many other sumo wrestlers, Enho's biggest opponent on the opening day of the first tournament held behind closed doors in 75 years on March 8 was himself. “It’s like I can’t ...

A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide. The firemen ...

“We’ve had wrestling and boxing here at the Royal Albert Hall for well over 100 years, but Sumo is a completely different level and nature of sport and that’s why it’s such a fascinating ...

We were told that in sumo, often, the opponents aren't the same size or weight, like in American boxing, which allows spectators to root for an underdog. After the match, my husband was asked if ...

Sumo has held events in several cities around the world since it first visited the USSR in 1965. The Royal Albert Hall has previously hosted boxing and professional wrestling. The venue's chief ...

Kitaharima began sumo in the fourth grade at a sumo school ... “It’s always fun to fight against strong opponents,” Kitaharima said. “I want to put out my best for each bout.” ...

His promotion meant sumo avoided having no yokozuna for the first time in over 30 years, after Terunofuji announced earlier this month that he would retire. Hoshoryu is the nephew of former ...

The 25-year-old Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has marked a historic achievement by winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and securing his promotion to ...