Soka, Saitama Pref. – A team of Ukrainian sumo wrestlers whose training was interrupted by Russia’s invasion are aiming for global glory after a monthlong camp in the home of the ancient Japanese sport.
The six-strong Ukrainian amateur sumo team flew to the U.S. state of Alabama on Tuesday to compete in the World Games, an Olympic-like event featuring sports that are not contested at the Summer Games.
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