The Japan Times
With a reputation for producing surprise champions and upset victories, the Osaka sumo tournament has long been known as the "stormy spring meet." This year, the storm has already passed and the tournament is instead in the doldrums. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/13/sumo/sumo-doldrums-scandal-osaka/ #sumo #springgrandsumotournament #osaka #hakuho #onosato
Scandal and poor starts have sumo in a rut in Osaka

While the meet has had a rocky first few days, one of the sport's most promising young wrestlers is proving to be a beacon of light on the horizon.

The Japan Times
Mar 13, 2024 at 1:21pmBuffer