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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 1, 2023
Makuuchi's international brotherhood grows with Kazakhstan's arrival
Kinbozan’s promotion to the rank of maegashira has resulted in sumo’s top tier gaining its first-ever wrestler from the central Asian nation.
Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 20, 2020
Sumo elder criticizes China's ban on Mongolian-language education
Arashio, a retired sumo wrestler and current stablemaster who hails from China's Inner Mongolia region, has spoken out against Beijing's decision to install Mandarin Chinese as the language of instruction in the region's schools.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 23, 2020
Long layoffs could prove detrimental to amateur and pro rikishi
The cancellations caused by the coronavirus will likely have an adverse effect on the sumo world.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 1, 2020
Free movement of young wrestlers could help sumo build stronger base
Two significant changes in status took place after the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 2, 2019
Naturalized Sokokurai fought for JSA return
One of the more interesting bits of news over the past month was the announcement that Arashio stable veteran Sokokurai had acquired Japanese nationality.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 14, 2017
Kisenosato keeps perfect record intact
Kisenosato overpowered plucky Takanoiwa to make it three wins out of three in his debut at yokozuna at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2016
Goeido outmuscles Aoiyama, now 5-0
Yokozuna hopeful Goeido kept his eyes on the prize and muscled out winless No. 1 maegashira Aoiyama on Thursday to preserve his share of the lead a third of the way through the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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