The Mongolian born and Hokkaido raised Davaaninj told Hakuho he wanted to be a rikishi (sumo wrestler) when he grew up. Hakuho would later recruit Davanninj for the Miyagino stable, where ...

“I’m so happy, I’m going to call my mom,” said the 27-year-old rikishi on Oct. 28 after the latest rankings of wrestlers were released ahead of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which ...

“According to the students who raised this issue to ASUCD, the sumo suits trivialized Japanese culture and the history of Japanese rikishi or sumo wrestlers.” #share#Now, the student who ...

Two massive rikishi, or sumo wrestlers, entered the circular ring, the dohyo, wearing only a mawashi, or loin cloth. We observed as the two athletes lifted and stomped each leg, slapped their ...

In September 2024, the island hosted its sumo event for the first time in 12 years. Okinoshima rikishi practicing for the sacred event Hundreds of people ranging from their teens to their 60s were ...

There are no points for second place in sumo, as everybody shoots for the Emperor's Cup. However, those rikishi who stood out during the tournament always get rewarded with special prizes.

Rikishi has commented on his son, Jey Uso, winning the 2025 men’s Royal Rumble match. On the latest edition of his “Off The Top” podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer discussed Jey’s victory. He said, ...

Abdelrahman Shalan is expected to compete in the next two New Jersey sumo events: on Thursday in Jersey City and Feb. 18 at ...

Less than two weeks after the sole yokozuna retired from the sport, the Japan Sumo Association on Jan. 29 filled the void by ...

Ozeki Hoshoryu handed overnight leader Kinbozan his second defeat of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, but the wrestler ...