“To the victor go the spoils” is a phrase that could have been coined for sumo.
In a sport already top heavy in terms of privilege and salary, the outright winner of each tournament gets virtually all of the prizes on offer.
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The 30-kg Emperor's Cup is awarded to the winner of each sumo tournament. | KYODO
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