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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Small town Australian becomes 'accidental expert' in sumo wrestling

Katrina Watts, a 73-year-old from Murwillumbah, Australia, unexpectedly became a sumo wrestling commentator after initially being captivated by the sport while living in Japan.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Asanoyama Challenges for the Championship in Spring Sumo, Hoping for "Good News" to War-torn Ukraine

Japanese sumo wrestler Asanoyama expresses hopes for good news from Ukraine while preparing for the upcoming Spring Sumo tournament.

Feb 24 • 06:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: Estonia's Sumo Champions Emerged in Vändra

Estonia crowned its sumo champions at a recent event in Vändra involving 114 competitors across various weight categories.

Feb 23 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The big sumo circus travels across America

A sold-out event in Brooklyn showcased the unique combination of sumo wrestling and sushi, attracting a large audience despite the cold weather and high ticket prices.

Feb 14 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

KA RIKKAD NUTAVAD ⟩ «Where do we go from here?» Kaido Höövelson aka Baruto is in shock: his January electricity bill reached an astronomical amount

Estonian athlete Kaido Höövelson, known as the sumo wrestler Baruto, shares a heartfelt reflection on social media about feeling guilty and punished despite seemingly doing everything right, following an astronomical electricity bill.

Feb 6 • 15:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Sumo Diplomacy: Japan's Heavyweight Ambassadors to 'Soft Power'

The sumo competitions are regaining attention as part of Japan's soft power on the international stage, following years of being in the shadows, with upcoming tours planned in Paris after a London event last year.

Feb 4 • 16:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Romeo Beckham admits he 'didn't stand a chance' as he jokes about latest fight

Romeo Beckham humorously acknowledged his defeat in a fight he felt he was unlikely to win, amidst an ongoing family feud involving his brother Brooklyn.

Feb 2 • 12:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cogito, therefore I sumo

In a politically charged atmosphere, conservative observers found a moment of satisfaction when Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, decided to skip the upcoming sumo tournament awards ceremony due to specific reasons.

Jan 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Hawaiian giant forever changed 1500 years of Japanese sumo tradition

The article reflects on how Hawaiian sumo wrestler Wakanohana significantly impacted the Japanese sumo tradition, particularly during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.

Jan 4 • 06:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Over 2000€ for a ticket, the madness surrounding the arrival of the greatest sumo wrestlers in Paris

The Accor Arena in Paris will host a major sumo wrestling event featuring the world's top wrestlers on June 13 and 14, drawing significant excitement and high ticket prices.

Dec 29 • 14:57 UTC

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