Sumo: Tamawashi sets record for most consecutive bouts

Sumo: Tamawashi sets record for most consecutive bouts

Mongolian-born wrestler Tamawashi (front), No.10 maegashira, set to face 11th-ranked Kagayaki in his 1,631st consecutive bout on the third day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 10, 2024, achieving the longest unbroken streak in the history of the ancient sport.

Asashoryu, Ama stay locked in tie for lead at Autumn sumo

Asashoryu, Ama stay locked in tie for lead at Autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Sixth-ranked maegashira Ama of Mongolia pushes 11th-ranked maegashira Homasho out of the ring in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 19, day 10 of the 15-day tournament.

Asashoryu, Kotooshu get set for head-to-head clash in Nagoya

Asashoryu, Kotooshu get set for head-to-head clash in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Bulgarian komusubi Kotooshu throws down 11th ranked maegashira Takamisakari on the 14th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 23. Kotooshu shares the lead with yokozuna Asashoryu of Mongolia in the 15-day tournament with 12 wins and two losses.

Former sekiwake Takatoriki hangs up mawashi

Former sekiwake Takatoriki hangs up mawashi

TOKYO, Japan - Former sekiwake Takatoriki speaks at a news conference in Tokyo after submitting his official resignation to the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) on Sept. 20. ''I've been allowed to wrestle on my own terms (for all these years) but my power has been drained,'' said Takatoriki, who is currently an 11th-ranked wrestler in the second-tier juryo division.

Asashoryu, Kotooshu get set for head-to-head clash in Nagoya

Asashoryu, Kotooshu get set for head-to-head clash in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Bulgarian komusubi Kotooshu throws down 11th ranked maegashira Takamisakari on the 14th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 23. Kotooshu shares the lead with yokozuna Asashoryu of Mongolia in the 15-day tournament with 12 wins and two losses. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu, Ama stay locked in tie for lead at Autumn sumo

Asashoryu, Ama stay locked in tie for lead at Autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Sixth-ranked maegashira Ama of Mongolia pushes 11th-ranked maegashira Homasho out of the ring in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 19, day 10 of the 15-day tournament. (Kyodo)

Former sekiwake Takatoriki hangs up mawashi

Former sekiwake Takatoriki hangs up mawashi

TOKYO, Japan - Former sekiwake Takatoriki speaks at a news conference in Tokyo after submitting his official resignation to the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) on Sept. 20. ''I've been allowed to wrestle on my own terms (for all these years) but my power has been drained,'' said Takatoriki, who is currently an 11th-ranked wrestler in the second-tier juryo division. (Kyodo)

Hakuho remains in control of summer tourney

Hakuho remains in control of summer tourney

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho is on his way to bulldozing fourth-ranked maegashira Tokushoryu out of the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 19, 2015. Hakuho continued to share the lead with 11th-ranked maegashira Kaisei. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Boxing: WBA super champion Kyoguchi set for title match

Boxing: WBA super champion Kyoguchi set for title match

WBA light flyweight super champion Hiroto Kyoguchi poses with his championship belt after attending a press conference in Osaka on Sept. 8, 2020. Kyoguchi is set to face 11th-ranked Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand in the western Japan city on Nov. 3 in his third title defense.