A Ukrainian sumo wrestler who left his homeland after Russia's full-scale invasion has made history in Japan. Danylo Yavhusishyn, also known by his ring name of Aonishiki Arata, has become the first ...

Ukraine-born wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, also known as Aonishiki Arata, is the first from his country to win an elite-level sumo championship in Japan. Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, ...

A Ukrainian refugee has become the first person from his country to win an elite-level sumo tournament. Danylo Yavhusishyn - known by his sumo ring name Aonishiki - arrived in Japan as an 18-year-old ...

Top government spokesperson has indicated Sanae Takaichi is not considering stepping into the ring. Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now ...

THE TWO young contenders grab at each other’s loincloths. A referee keeps up the shout of “nokotta nokotta”, indicating that the wrestlers are still in the game. Suddenly one lunges forward, sending ...

A step-by-step guide to building lower body power, increasing flexibility, and maximizing leg day results. “Traditional squats focus more on quads, while sumo squats shift more of the load to the ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Popular sumo wrestler Endo has decided to retire from competition after missing the past two tournaments through injury, sources familiar with the matter said Monday. The 35-year-old ...

The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time the event has ever been held outside Japan. After more than three decades ...

Usually, visitors to the Royal Albert Hall come to savour the Proms or other concerts. For five days in mid-October the grand Victorian venue in south-west London hosted a rather different kind of ...

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Fight fans are currently reacting to a wild moment from the world of sumo wrestling. Japan’s national sport recently returned to London for a five-day Grand Tournament. Not since 1991 have people in ...

LONDON: London bids a fond farewell to Japan's finest sumo wrestlers on Sunday (Oct 19) at the end of their packed-out, five-day Grand Sumo Tournament, the ancient sport's first foray abroad in 34 ...