‘You can’t progress without a struggle’: Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki on the next step, and life back home

The 21-year-old, who is close to becoming the first European yokozuna or grand champion in Japan, is motivated by messages from his war-torn home ...
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Sumo wrestlers slam into London for the first time in decades

It's safe to say they're making their presence felt. Japan's top sumo wrestlers were wandering the streets of London ahead of the sold-out Grand Sumo Tournament taking place this week at the Royal ...

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki wins back-to-back championships in playoff

New ozeki Aonishiki won back-to-back championships Sunday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating fourth-ranked ...
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Sumo Royal Albert Hall review: Japanese titans battle at epic showdown

Sumo wrestlers have taken the UK by storm this week with viral photos of the largely Japanese sportsmen enjoying London tourist spots in their traditional dress. It was hardly surprising, then, that ...