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Fujio Kariya recalls memorable moments in announcing career
For Fujio Kariya, NHK's executive commentator (the broadcaster's top news commentator), the most impressive bout in his 31-year career as an NHK sumo announcer took place at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in 1988. That was when yokozuna Onokuni upset fellow yokozuna Chiyonofuji on the ...
Sumo dominance down to heart over matter
The newly-released banzuke (rankings) for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament see Hakuho back in his old familiar 'Yokozuna 1 East' position. It is the 48th time that the Mongolian veteran has occupied the top slot — a sumo record. Indeed at this stage in his ...
Sumo wrestler Takanoiwa filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking ¥24 million ($210,000) in damages from Harumafuji, claiming the former yokozuna's assault last year forced him to miss matches due to injuries and caused him financial loss. Harumafuji faced a summary indictment in December for assaulting the ...
JSA officially accepts Takanohana's resignation during board meeting
The Japan Sumo Association held an extraordinary board meeting on Monday and officially recognized stablemaster Takanohana's resignation, along with the termination of his stable and the transfer of his wrestlers to the Chiganoura stable. Takanohana had submitted his resignation to the JSA last Tuesday, but ...
The departure of Takanohana from the Japan Sumo Association should never have been allowed to happen.
Takanohana's departure marks end of era for sumo
Takanohana's retirement, announced on Tuesday, brings to an end the Hanada dynasty's 72-year-long involvement in sumo. The scion of a family that dominated both in the ring and in the headlines since the 1950's, Takanohana never seemed at ease in the sport that was his ...
Takanohana steps down from JSA
The Japan Sumo Association attempted to force stablemaster Takanohana to admit that the accusations he filed to the Cabinet Office in March were false. Instead, the former yokozuna who won 22 Emperor's Cups in his illustrious career opted to retire from professional sumo. Takanohana submitted his ...
Sumo stablemaster Takanohana discharged from Akita hospital after convulsions
Sumo stablemaster Takanohana was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, one day after he was admitted following a fit of convulsions. The 46-year-old former grand champion told Kyodo News at Akita Station that he was "just discharged" from hospital, without elaborating. The Japan Sumo Association had said ...
Sumo stablemaster Takanohana falls ill during training session
Sumo stablemaster and former yokozuna Takanohana, currently on a regional sumo tour, was rushed to hospital Tuesday morning after falling ill while coaching wrestlers. An emergency call made at around 10:10 a.m. described the 46-year-old as experiencing convulsions and being unconscious during a training session ...
Byzantine rules govern sumo's name shares
Tochinoshin's promotion to ozeki comes with many perks. Most are connected to his life as an active wrestler, such as a boost in salary and parking privileges. One that kicks in after retirement, though, is an automatic three-year grace period before he has to acquire ...
Takanohana handed fifth demotion as sumo world faces string of scandals
The stablemaster has been demoted by five ranks since January as sumo association fears impact on sport’s popularity.
Stablemaster Takanohana seeks fresh start with Japan Sumo Association
Stablemaster Takanohana said Friday he is willing to withdraw his complaint against the Japan Sumo Association and start from scratch. The former yokozuna had submitted a letter to the Cabinet Office's public certification committee that accused the JSA of improper behavior. The ongoing spat started ...
