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INSIDE SUMO

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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 1, 2022
New challengers arrive as retired greats enjoy end of 'long goodbye'
Long stints in Japan's national sport aren't as common as they might seem at first glance, especially in sumo's upper echelons.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 25, 2022
Terunofuji making most of what may be limited time as yokozuna
The 30-year-old's expected brief span as grand champion won't detract from what he has achieved to date, and purely in terms of silverware he has already outclassed many of his predecessors.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 18, 2022
Frenzied Summer Basho offering little clarity on sumo's future
After 10 days, virtually every pre-basho prediction made by columnists, experts and insiders about what might transpire in the May meet has gone up in flames.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 11, 2022
Kotonowaka impresses as top-rankers stumble early at Summer Basho
The early story of the unpredictable Summer Basho is Kotonowaka, who opened the tournament with three straight wins over ozeki opponents.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 4, 2022
Fan-produced content boosts sumo's international visibility
With few dedicated English-language journalists covering sumo, the importance of fan-produced translations, blogs and reports remains high.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 27, 2022
Balanced Summer Basho banzuke offers few reasons for complaint
With the current top-division hierarchy well established, fans in search of the unexpected may have to look down to the third-division makushita.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 13, 2022
Prestigious University of Tokyo may claim its first sumo wrestler
Hotaka Suyama could become the school's first graduate to enter the world of u014dzumo when he takes the Japan Sumo Association's entrance exam.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 6, 2022
Return of Hakuho Cup a positive development for aspiring wrestlers
For more than a decade, the tournament for elementary school students has offered overseas teams a chance to compete against some of Japan's top programs and interact with the sport's stars.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 30, 2022
Wakatakakage continues sumo's surprise-champion trend
The spring meet of 2022 has continued a trend of photo finishes and thrilling tournaments.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 23, 2022
Takayasu chases long-awaited first title at unpredictable Osaka Basho
With yokozuna Terunofuji out and most of the leading pack in Osaka having never tasted glory at a basho, the chances of a first-time title winner emerging in Kansai appear high.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 16, 2022
'COVID factor' wreaks havoc on stormy Spring Basho
Unpredictability reigns at Edion Arena Osaka so far, with the impact of February's wave of infections possibly affecting performances.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 9, 2022
Former amateur yokozuna Hidetora Hanada shifts gears toward NFL dream
The Nippon Sport Science University student impressed in a recent X League combine and will attempt to leave his mark on the gridiron before taking on the world of professional sumo.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 2, 2022
Meet sumo's globe-trotting ambassador
Watts has been a prominent figure in sumo for over 30 years and since the 1990s has been a mainstay at World Championships, where she undertakes numerous roles.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 16, 2022
Hope rises for return of sumo's regional tours as pandemic abates
Jungyu014d events between major tournaments are not only sources of revenue for the Japan Sumo Association, but also an important means of promoting the sport and recruiting new wrestlers.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 9, 2022
Omicron threatens to extend sumo's two-year absence from Osaka
Losing the spring tournament would be a huge blow to the sport's birthplace, but the spread of COVID-19 within sumo is making it a possibility.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 2, 2022
Sumo's off-months aren't so quiet, if you know where to look
Retirement ceremonies, ozeki and yokozuna promotions, JSA elections, TV variety show appearances and more all take place between honbasho.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 26, 2022
Mitakeumi primed to shed ‘inconsistent’ image with historic ozeki promotion
Rather than solely benefiting from good timing and a weakened top division, Mitakeumi is arguably just now fulfilling the potential he has always had.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 19, 2022
U.S. sumo fans get opportunity to see Japan's rising stars
Often considered de-facto world championship due to their high level of competition, the World Games give young talents a chance to shine ahead of their pro careers.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 12, 2022
Sumo catches new audience with Pokemon collaboration
The Japan Sumo Association's tie-up with the world's biggest video game franchise could be a big step in attracting younger fans to the sport.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 5, 2022
'No starting over': A fresh year for sumo may be just like the last
Fears surrounding COVID-19 aren't the only thing unchanged from 2021, as it looks to be another Terunofuji-dominated year.

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