‘COVID factor’ wreaks havoc on stormy Spring Basho
Unpredictability reigns at Edion Arena Osaka so far, with the impact of February's wave of infections possibly affecting performances.
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Spring Basho may return to Osaka-form with upset victories
Starved of sumo for so long, it’s unlikely fans in Kansai will care whether we see dominance by the yokozuna as usual or a reclaiming ...
Former amateur yokozuna Hidetora Hanada shifts gears toward NFL dream
The Nippon Sport Science University student impressed in a recent X League combine and will attempt to leave his mark on the gridiron before taking ...
Polyglot Katrina Watts acts as sumo’s international ambassador
Watts has been a prominent figure in sumo for over 30 years and since the 1990s has been a mainstay at World Championships, where she ...
Hope rises for return of sumo’s regional tours as pandemic abates
Jungyō events between major tournaments are not only sources of revenue for the Japan Sumo Association, but also an important means of promoting the sport ...
Omicron threatens to extend sumo’s two-year absence from Osaka
Losing the spring tournament would be a huge blow to the sport's heartland, but the spread of COVID-19 within sumo is making it a possibility.
Sumo’s off-months aren’t so quiet, if you know where to look
Retirement ceremonies, ozeki and yokozuna promotions, JSA elections, TV variety show appearances and more all take place between honbasho.
Mitakeumi primed to shed ‘inconsistent’ image with historic ozeki promotion
Rather than solely benefiting from good timing and a weakened top division, Mitakeumi is arguably just now fulfilling his potential.