The next Hakuho Cup, founded by the legendary former yokozuna, will feature girls and adults as the 45-time Emperor’s Cup winner ties up with Toyota to offer an expanded tournament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/21/sumo/hakuho-cup-2026/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #hakuho #hakuhocup

Many people in the amateur sumo world were caught by surprise last week when it was announced that the Hakuho Cup would take place in February despite the scandal that enveloped the legendary wrestler. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/12/18/sumo/hakuho-cup-to-go-ahead/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #hakuho #hakuhocup #japansumoassociation

Former yokozuna Hakuho hopes that a new sumo tournament for girls will have them dreaming big in a sport that continues to be dominated by males. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/15/sumo/dream-girls-cup-hakuho/ #sumo #dreamgirlscup #hakuhocup #hakuho