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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Kiriyama, the Spring Tournament Champion, Holds a Press Conference; Aiming to Become a 'Cool' Ozeki for the Second Time

Kiriyama, after winning his third championship at the Spring Tournament, expressed his desire to become a 'cool' ozeki during a press conference.

Mar 23 • 07:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Kirshima Continues Good Performance Towards Ozeki Comeback - Wins First Championship in 14 Tournaments at Spring Sumo Tournament

Kirshima has secured a championship victory, ensuring his return to the rank of Ozeki after a 14-tournament hiatus following the Spring Sumo Tournament held at Edion Arena Osaka.

Mar 22 • 09:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Kirishima Wins for the Third Time at the Spring Sumo Tournament, despite Losing to Ananohitaki, Leads by Two Against Followers

Kirishima secured his third victory at the Spring Sumo Tournament despite losing to Ananohitaki, maintaining a two-star lead over his competitors.

Mar 21 • 09:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Bridge of Sumo Between Ukraine and Japan: Could Star Appearances Boost Popularity?

The article discusses the growing cultural exchange between Ukraine and Japan through the sport of Sumo, highlighted by the participation of Ukrainian wrestler An 青 錦 at a recent event.

Mar 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

“I’m glad I kept going without giving up” – Enho makes progress towards returning to sekitori after three years

Enho, a sumo wrestler, has taken a significant step towards his return to sekitori status after achieving his fifth win of the season, expressing gratitude for his perseverance.

Mar 18 • 08:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Why did the winning streak of Asanoyama stop? To overcome his first trial

Asanoyama, a rising sumo star, reflects on his recent performance and the challenges he faces after suffering five losses in his latest tournament.

Mar 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Kotoekiho shows off the high foot "shiko" with roots in "my lack of concentration"

Sumo wrestler Kotoekiho captivates audiences with his impressive high foot technique called 'shiko,' which he developed to enhance his focus and patience.

Mar 17 • 12:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Death of ‘Black Leopard of Nankai’: A Second Sumo Life Walking with Former Popular Singer

Mutsuo Hidaka, the former Ozeki known as the 'Black Leopard of Nankai', has passed away at the age of 69 due to pneumonia.

Mar 16 • 03:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Ozeki Wakanosato has passed away at 69, known as the 'Black Panther of Nankai' who married a popular singer.

Former sumo wrestler Wakanosato, known for his nickname 'Black Panther of Nankai,' passed away at the age of 69 due to pneumonia.

Mar 15 • 12:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Yokozuna Daosato out of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, suffered three consecutive losses since day one

Yokozuna Daosato has withdrawn from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after experiencing a poor performance resulting in three consecutive losses from the start.

Mar 11 • 03:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Höövelson to the president of the EOK: focus on what you were elected for

Kaido Höövelson criticizes the president of the Estonian Olympic Committee for not being neutral in a current controversy.

Mar 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Because It's Lacking, It's Interesting: 41-Year-Old Tamawashi, the Record Holder for Most Appearances

At the spring sumo tournament, 41-year-old Tamawashi ties the record for the most appearances in the top division.

Mar 10 • 12:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Strong yet Shy, Nicknamed 'Boss': Support from Ukraine for Asanoyamaki

Ukrainian wrestler Asanoyamaki receives support from his home country as he seeks to become a sumo champion amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Mar 9 • 03:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former Terunofuji's Isegahama Oyakata Committed Violence Against His Disciple, Makunouchi - Hakunofuji

Former Yokozuna Terunofuji's Isegahama Oyakata has been accused of committing violence against his disciple, Hakunofuji, prompting an investigation by the Japan Sumo Association.

Feb 27 • 06:10 UTC
🇦🇺 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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