The Japan TimesJul 9, 2025
With Nagoya's IG Arena getting glowing reviews ahead of its first sumo tournament, it's unlikely that many fans will be ready to wax nostalgic about its hot and stuffy predecessor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/09/sumo/nagoya-new-sumo-arena/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #nagoyabasho #nagoya #igarena
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way

Modern cooling infrastructure will likely have few sumo fans wishing for a return to the hot and muggy Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.

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The Japan TimesDec 25, 2024
A shiny new arena in Nagoya will seat 17,000 but capacity won't be nearly that high for sumo, meaning there's no relief on the horizon for ticket-hungry fans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/12/25/sumo/new-nagoya-arena-lower-capacity/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #nagoya #japansumoassociation #igarena
New Nagoya arena won't ease sumo's ticket crunch

A shiny new arena in Nagoya will seat 17,000 but capacity won't be nearly that high for sumo, meaning there's no relief on the horizon for ticket-hungry fans.

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The Japan TimesJul 10, 2024
With temperature records already being broken around Japan this month, it's fitting that the sumo world is preparing to say farewell to a venue that is notorious for its intense heat and humidity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/07/10/sumo/nagoya-sumo-arena-heat/ #sumo #nagoya #heatwaves #climatechange #igarena #dolphinsarena #nagoyagrandsumotournament
A farewell to a Nagoya sumo arena known for heat — inside and outside the ring

The upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will be the last to be held at Dolphins Arena, which has been the scene of numerous memorable moments over the years.

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