Must say I enjoy seeing the Grand Sumo highlights shared on #NHK during the 15 day March tournament.
It's a cool sport, with matches often over in seconds and where going for even a minute would be quite unusual.
NHK could certainly improve their coverage with a tiny effort, but it's still enjoyable to watch
Letters on varied topics from sumo wrestling to the royal family
This article is a collection of letters from readers responding to recent events and topics related to the Royal Albert Hall and other diverse subjects. The first letter comments on the introduction of sumo wrestling at the Royal Albert Hall, expressing curiosity about the sport. Another letter sugg... [More info]
Sure, there are No Kings and bunches of cute froggies, but the Grand Sumo Championship has been amazing!
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Historic Official Sumo Tournament Returns to London After 34 Years
After 34 years, London hosted an official professional sumo tournament outside Japan for the first time since 1991. The event took place in a meticulously constructed dohyo, crafted over four days with materials shipped from the UK and blessed by priests as part of the sacred ceremony this sport ent... [More info]
Grand Sumo Tournament Returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall After 34 Years
The Grand Sumo Tournament is taking place at London’s Royal Albert Hall from October 15 to 19, 2025, marking only the second time this full competition is held outside Japan, the first being in 1991 at the same venue. Over 40 elite sumo wrestlers have traveled from Japan to compete in this culturall... [More info]
Women are banned from the dohyō — the traditional sumo wrestling ring — and the professional sport is closed to them. But 600 female wrestlers (rikishi) are competing at the amateur level in Japan and are now heading to the sumo world championships in Bangkok. “I want sumo to become an Olympic sport with no gender distinction,” says 27-year-old Airi Hisano, who is said to be the strongest female rikishi in Japan. @AssociatedPress takes a look at how the women's sport is evolving.
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Sumo is more than a sport in Japan; it's a sacred tradition. Women are still barred from the traditional ring, the dohyō, but this legacy is facing quiet resistance. More than 600 female wrestlers are making strides at the amateur level. Their ambitions extend beyond the sumo world championships starting this week in Bangkok. Airi Hisano, a top female wrestler, wants sumo to become an Olympic sport without gender distinctions. Women's sumo is gaining recognition for its power and intensity. Advocates say it could spark change in Japan's rigid gender roles.
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