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.

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 ...

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 reports from London's Royal Albert Hall.

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 ...
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Sumo's new global star eyes America: "Of course I'll be there!"

Colliding with the force of a few tons and sending clay into the air, 330-pound Hoshoryu Tomokatsu seized the blue silk belt — the mawashi — of 420-pound Onosato Daiki. Momentum carried the heavier ...