Sumo Nov 14, 2020
The oldest active sekitori, or a member of the two upper divisions in sumo, Kotoshogiku made his debut in January 2002 and earned promotion to ozeki in 2011.
Sumo Oct 26, 2020
New ozeki Shodai among headliners for intriguing November Basho
The tournament, normally held in Fukuoka, will be the third straight held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to limit travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Oct 21, 2020
Venerable Ryogoku Kokugikan has allowed sumo to successfully cope with pandemic
by John Gunning
Possessing its own full-size arena has allowed the Japan Sumo Association to easily switch tournaments scheduled for other cities to its home base in Tokyo.
Sumo Oct 20, 2020
The Japan Sumo Association said Monday it will host up to around 5,000 fans at the November Grand Sumo Tournament, about half of the full capacity at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. The JSA decided to raise the 2,500-spectator limit that had been in effect at the ...
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Oct 7, 2020
Sumo fans have plenty to look forward to in coming weeks
by John Gunning
There are many aspects of Japan’s national sport that should give hope for the future.
Sumo Sep 9, 2020
Sumo would benefit from picking up tips from other sports
by John Gunning
There are ways to modernize and copy what is happening in sports worldwide without detracting from what it is that makes sumo special.
Sumo Aug 7, 2020
JSA rejects Abi's resignation, handing wrestler three-tourney ban
Former komusubi Abi was suspended for three tournaments and had his pay halved for five months for breaking guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Japan Sumo Association announced Thursday. The JSA's board of directors, however, declined to accept the 26-year-old's ...
Sumo Jul 29, 2020
History shows Abi's flouting of virus protocols will likely be last straw for Japan Sumo Association
by John Gunning
Many of those who have transgressed against the JSA’s myriad rules (whether official or unwritten) in the past have found themselves out of the sport in short order.
Sumo Jul 26, 2020
Abi criticized by sumo officials after violating coronavirus guidelines
The Japan Sumo Association had some harsh words on Saturday for 26-year-old wrestler Abi for eating out with supporters in violation of guidelines meant to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Abi, who wrestles in the elite makuuchi division as a No. 5 maegashira, ...
Sumo Jul 19, 2020
The July Grand Sumo Tournament commenced in front of spectators in Tokyo on Sunday, the start of the sport's first top-level meet since March's Spring Grand Sumo Tournament was held behind closed doors in Osaka. The Japan Sumo Association opted to cancel the Summer Grand ...
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Jul 15, 2020
JSA's decision to let fans attend July Basho catches everyone off guard
by John Gunning
Few insiders had expected sumo’s governing body to allow the public back in so soon.
Sumo Jul 13, 2020
Japan Sumo Association to allow fans into Tokyo-hosted July basho
The decision was made despite a recent rise in coronavirus cases in the capital.