Sumo association probe found two wrestlers gambled illegally, source says
The association's board of directors will take up the matter at its meeting on Jan. 27, when a decision about how the wrestlers should be punished will likely be decided.
Sumo's 2022 storylines promise spectacle, but persistent COVID measures loom
Terunofuji’s dominance is unlikely to be seriously challenged in 2022, but given his age and injury history it’s possible we could start to see pretenders to his throne.
Terunofuji's rise was among defining moments of eventful year in sumo
The past 12 months have been extremely challenging both inside and outside the ring, but sumo’s highest highs and lowest lows of 2021 all occurred on the clay.
Sumo fights hard to muzzle era-defining former yokozuna Hakuho
Having continuously attracted both positive and negative attention, Hakuho made waves once more with his exit from the ring — leaving the tradition-bound sport in a predicament.
Hakuho retirement expected to be formally approved on Thursday
The 45-time champion is expected to coach his fellow wrestlers at Miyagino stable after retirement, but has plans to run his own stable in Tokyo in the future.
Lack of international streaming options hampers sumo's growth
While the Japan Sumo Association has made some progress on its online offerings, fans' inability to watch the sport overseas is a wasted opportunity for the sport to expand its audience.
Asanoyama's suspension to impact upper reaches of banzuke rankings
The ozeki will sit out six grand tournaments after repeatedly violating the Japan Sumo Association's COVID-19 protocols.
Asanoyama's likely suspension shows change in JSA's decision-making
The ozeki's violation of COVID-19 protocols would easily have earned a forced retirement in the past.
Asanoyama out of Summer Basho after violating coronavirus safety rules
A report alleged Asanoyama had dined out with others prior to the tournament, when association members were under orders to stay home.
Sumo wrestler's death after head injury leads to criticism and calls for reform
Sumo association officials reportedly said he did not receive medical attention from trained professionals for several minutes.
Summer Grand Sumo Tournament to open behind closed doors amid state of emergency
The Japan Sumo Association announced Monday it will hold the first three days of the May 9 to 23 Summer Grand Sumo Tournament behind closed doors at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan as part of emergency measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus. A state of ...
Controversial report could deny Hakuho deserved elder stock
Should the Japan Sumo Association adopt the recommendations of the external advisors, the all-time great yokozuna would be prevented from using his ring name after retiring.
