The man widely considered to be the greatest sumo wrestler in history has resigned, compounding a bruising few years for Japan's ancient sport. Last week Hakuho Sho left the Japan Sumo Association ...

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In a major shift for the world of sumo, revered yokozuna Hakuho has officially resigned from the Japan Sumo Association. This decision follows a dispute with the sport's governing body, marking the ...

Retired sumo great Hakuho plans to remain involved with the sport and work to develop it further despite severing ties with its ruling body, the winner of a record 45 elite-level tournaments said ...

Former grand champion Hakuho announced the name of his new company on Saturday as he looks to promote the sport through the concept of a "world sumo grand slam" after leaving the Japan Sumo ...

In a surprising move, Hakuho, revered by many as sumo's greatest champion, announced his departure from the Japan Sumo Association following a notable disagreement with its governing body. The ...

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TOKYO (AP) — Hakuho, a retired “yokozuna” or grand champion and viewed by many as the sport's greatest wrestler, has quit the Japan Sumo Association after an apparent falling out with the ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Onosato receives the trophy after winning in a ...