Sumo's new global star eyes America after win in London: "Of course I'll be there!"

The Grand Sumo Tournament, held at London's Royal Albert Hall this year, put a spotlight on more than 40 wrestlers.
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How sumo wrestling became a hit in Britain

Yet when it does, Britain holds a peculiar appeal. This was only the second five-day sumo tournament ever held abroad; the ...

Sumo champion gifted huge soy sauce bottle at Royal Albert Hall

The Grand Sumo Tournament winner was greeted with a trophy worth lifting as they were handed an extra large bottle of soy ...

Sumo-Wrestlers bid farewell to London after Hoshoryu claims trophy

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 ...

Sumo wrestling's highest competition held outside Japan for 2nd time ever

The Grand Sumo Tournament is rumbling London's iconic Royal Albert Hall in a rare foreign foray for Japan's centuries-old ...

London hosts major sumo wrestling tournament, second ever outside of Japan

A major sumo wrestling tournament was held outside of Japan this weekend for only the second time ever. Ramy Inocencio ...

In pictures: Ancient Japanese sumo returns to London for the first time in over 30 years

The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time ...