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Sumo: London tournament

Sumo wrestlers wearing ceremonial aprons line up on the ring on Oct. 19, 2025, the last day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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Sumo: London tournament

Ura (bottom) high-fives spectators as he leaves the venue with other sumo wrestlers after the closing ceremony of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (back) and other sumo wrestlers wave to the crowd as they exit the ring after the closing ceremony of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (back) and other sumo wrestlers wave to the crowd as they exit the ring after the closing ceremony of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (foreground) and sumo wrestlers (back) wave to the crowd as they leave the venue after the closing ceremony of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Sumo wrestlers, referees, "yobidashi" ushers and Japan Sumo Association officials line up around the ring to bid farewell to spectators during the closing ceremony on the final day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Sumo wrestlers, referees, "yobidashi" ushers and Japan Sumo Association officials line up around the ring to bid farewell to spectators during the closing ceremony on the final day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Baseball: Samurai dolls of Dodgers' Ohtani, Yamamoto

TOKYO, Japan, March 19 Kyodo -"Samurai" warrior dolls of Shohei Ohtani (top, L) and rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto (top, R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers are unveiled by doll maker Kyugetsu Co. in Tokyo on March 19, 2024, ahead of the boys' festival on May 5, when Japanese households traditionally decorate warrior dolls. Seen below them are dolls of sumo wrestlers from central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, hit by a deadly earthquake on Jan. 1.(Kyodo)

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Baseball: Samurai dolls of Dodgers' Ohtani, Yamamoto

"Samurai" warrior dolls of Shohei Ohtani (far L) and rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2nd from L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers are unveiled by doll maker Kyugetsu Co. in Tokyo on March 19, 2024, ahead of the boys' festival on May 5, when Japanese households traditionally decorate warrior dolls. Seen behind them are dolls of sumo wrestlers from central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, hit by a deadly earthquake on Jan. 1.

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Baseball: Samurai dolls of Dodgers' Ohtani, Yamamoto

"Samurai" warrior dolls of Shohei Ohtani (far L) and rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2nd from L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers are unveiled by doll maker Kyugetsu Co. in Tokyo on March 19, 2024, ahead of the boys' festival on May 5, when Japanese households traditionally decorate warrior dolls. Seen behind them are dolls of sumo wrestlers from central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, hit by a deadly earthquake on Jan. 1.

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Baseball: Samurai dolls of Dodgers' Ohtani, Yamamoto

"Samurai" warrior dolls of Shohei Ohtani (top, L) and rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto (top, R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers are unveiled by doll maker Kyugetsu Co. in Tokyo on March 19, 2024, ahead of the boys' festival on May 5, when Japanese households traditionally decorate warrior dolls. Seen below them are dolls of sumo wrestlers from central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, hit by a deadly earthquake on Jan. 1.

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Baseball: Samurai dolls of Dodgers' Ohtani, Yamamoto

"Samurai" warrior dolls of Shohei Ohtani (top, L) and rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto (top, R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers are unveiled by doll maker Kyugetsu Co. in Tokyo on March 19, 2024, ahead of the boys' festival on May 5, when Japanese households traditionally decorate warrior dolls. Seen below them are dolls of sumo wrestlers from central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, hit by a deadly earthquake on Jan. 1.

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MONGOLIA-ULAN BATOR-NOMADIC CULTURE-FESTIVAL

(230820) -- ULAN BATOR, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers attend a competition at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 19, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday. According to the country's Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the three-day festival held in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator aims to honor and celebrate the legacy of nomadic culture and attract more domestic and foreign tourists. More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads." Various activities include folk music and dance concerts, a photo exhibition featuring the nomadic lifestyle and beautiful landscape of the country and a fair of traditional handicrafts. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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Kakuryu drops Hakuho

OSAKA, Japan - Sekiwake Kakuryu (L) pushes yokozuna Hakuho out of the ring on March 19, 2012, the ninth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka. Hakuho is tied at 8-1 with three other wrestlers including Kakuryu.

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Sumo stablemaster suspected of assaulting wrestlers

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo stablemaster Kasugano leaves his stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 19, 2011, to attend a Japan Sumo Association board meeting. Kasugano, who was known as Tochinowaka during his wrestling days, is being investigated over alleged physical abuse of three of his wrestlers, police sources said the previous day.

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Sumo match fixing

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken April 1, 2011, shows stablemaster Tanigawa in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena. Tanigawa and 19 wrestlers were asked to quit by the Japan Sumo Association the same day for their alleged involvement in match fixing. Tanigawa said he would take the JSA to court to challenge the punishment.

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Young wrestlers compete in Hakuho Cup

SAKAI, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho speaks at the first Hakuho Cup, an event initiated by the yokozuna to promote exchanges between Japan and Mongolia, in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 19, 2010. Around 750 elementary and middle school students, including eight Mongolians, competed in the event.

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Young wrestlers compete in Hakuho Cup

SAKAI, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C) poses for photos with young contenders for the first Hakuho Cup, an event initiated by the yokozuna to promote exchanges between Japan and Mongolia, in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 19, 2010. Around 750 elementary and middle school students, including eight Mongolians, competed in the event.

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Sumo hairdresser admits his role in illegal gambling

TOKYO, Japan - Stablemaster Onomatsu speaks to reporters at his stable in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, on June 19, 2010. An Onomatsu stable hairdresser, who prepares the traditional topknots of sumo wrestlers, has admitted to involvement in illegal gambling on professional baseball in a statement submitted to the Japan Sumo Association.

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Sumo referee falls off ring during match in rare accident

TOKYO, Japan - Three separate photos show a rare accident in which a sumo ''gyoji'' referee fell off the ''dohyo'' ring during a match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. (Top) Referee Waichiro Kimura falls off the ring during a match between rank-and-filers Hokutoriki and Tosanoumi after tripping over Hokutoriki's leg when the referee was trying to take a close look at the wrestlers' moves. (Center) Kimura (R) rushes into the ring again while the two wrestlers continue to fight. (Bottom) The referee judges the contest safely as Hokutoriki (L) sends Tosanoumi out of the ring.

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Sumo wrestlers to perform in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - People look at posters at a ticket stand in Taipei Aug. 7, which feature the planned performance in Taiwan of sumo wrestlers Aug. 19 and 20.

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Estonian wrestlers pass 1st stage for summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Kaido Hoovelson, a 19-year-old Estonian, has his height measured during preliminary health checks by the Japan Sumo Association at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on April 27. Kaido and compatriot Ott Juurikas are among 13 wrestlers who have passed the health checks to join sumo. The names of the new wrestlers will be announced on May 9, the first day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

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(1)25 new wrestlers clear 1st stage of exams

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Gankhugag Naranbut, 19, the runner-up from Meitoku Gijuku High School, Kochi Prefecture, for the 2003 inter-high school championship title. is among 25 newcomers to pass the first stage of physicals on Jan. 6 to become a new wrestler at the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers prepare to compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers prepare to compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers prepare to compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers prepare to compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers prepare to compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers prepare to compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Photo by Unal Cam/Xinhua)

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(SP)TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HISTORICAL OIL WRESTLING

(220919) -- ISTANBUL, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wrestlers compete at the Ulugazi Oil Wrestler Festival held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sept. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Naadam festival kicks off in Mongolia

STORY: Naadam festival kicks off in Mongolia DATELINE: July 11, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: Mongolia's national holiday Naadam kicked off on Monday with a splendid opening ceremony featuring the country's history, traditions and culture. The official holiday is celebrated from July 11 to July 15 every year. It was called off in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inscribed in UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the festival includes three traditional sports in the country, namely horse racing, archery and wrestling. Only men are allowed to participate in the traditional wrestling tournament of Naadam. The main difference between Mongolian traditional wrestling and international free wrestling is that the weight of wrestlers is not taken into consideration. A total of 1,024 wrestlers are competing in this year's Naadam. Unlike wrestling, Mongolian archery is open to female participants. A total of 540

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Sumo wrestlers to perform in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - People look at posters at a ticket stand in Taipei Aug. 7, which feature the planned performance in Taiwan of sumo wrestlers Aug. 19 and 20. (Kyodo)

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Sumo referee falls off ring during match in rare accident

TOKYO, Japan - Three separate photos show a rare accident in which a sumo ''gyoji'' referee fell off the ''dohyo'' ring during a match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. (Top) Referee Waichiro Kimura falls off the ring during a match between rank-and-filers Hokutoriki and Tosanoumi after tripping over Hokutoriki's leg when the referee was trying to take a close look at the wrestlers' moves. (Center) Kimura (R) rushes into the ring again while the two wrestlers continue to fight. (Bottom) The referee judges the contest safely as Hokutoriki (L) sends Tosanoumi out of the ring. (Kyodo)

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Kisenosato taken down a peg by tricky Shohozan

Promotion-chasing ozeki Kisenosato succumbs to fourth-ranked maegashira Shohozan on July 19, 2016, the 10th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Five wrestlers are tied for the lead. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kisenosato taken down a peg by tricky Shohozan

Promotion-chasing ozeki Kisenosato succumbs to fourth-ranked maegashira Shohozan on July 19, 2016, the 10th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Five wrestlers are tied for the lead. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo stablemaster suspected of assaulting wrestlers

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo stablemaster Kasugano leaves his stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 19, 2011, to attend a Japan Sumo Association board meeting. Kasugano, who was known as Tochinowaka during his wrestling days, is being investigated over alleged physical abuse of three of his wrestlers, police sources said the previous day. (Kyodo)

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Sumo hairdresser admits his role in illegal gambling

TOKYO, Japan - Stablemaster Onomatsu speaks to reporters at his stable in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, on June 19, 2010. An Onomatsu stable hairdresser, who prepares the traditional topknots of sumo wrestlers, has admitted to involvement in illegal gambling on professional baseball in a statement submitted to the Japan Sumo Association. (Kyodo)

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Sumo match fixing

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken April 1, 2011, shows stablemaster Tanigawa in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena. Tanigawa and 19 wrestlers were asked to quit by the Japan Sumo Association the same day for their alleged involvement in match fixing. Tanigawa said he would take the JSA to court to challenge the punishment. (Kyodo)

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Kakuryu drops Hakuho

OSAKA, Japan - Sekiwake Kakuryu (L) pushes yokozuna Hakuho out of the ring on March 19, 2012, the ninth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka. Hakuho is tied at 8-1 with three other wrestlers including Kakuryu. (Kyodo)

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Sumo: Entire stable hit by coronavirus

Photo taken in March 2014 shows stablemaster Tamanoi. The Japan Sumo Association said on Sept. 10, 2020, that 19 wrestlers from his stable tested positive for the novel coronavirus, resulting in the entire stable sitting out the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament starting in Tokyo on Sept. 13.

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Sumo: 19 wrestlers test positive for coronavirus

File photo taken in March 2015 shows sumo wrestler Fujiazuma. The Japan Sumo Association said on Sept. 10, 2020 that 18 wrestlers of the Tokyo-based Tamanoi stable, including Fujiazuma, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, in addition to one who was found infected earlier in the month.

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Sumo: July tourney begins, allows up to 2,500 fans a day

Sumo wrestlers gather in the raised ring on the first day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on July 19, 2020. The tournament allows up to about 2,500 spectators per day amid concerns over coronavirus infections.

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Sumo: July tourney begins, allows up to 2,500 fans a day

Sumo wrestlers gather in the raised ring on the first day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on July 19, 2020. The tournament allows up to about 2,500 spectators per day amid concerns over coronavirus infections.

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Sumo: July tourney begins, allows up to 2,500 fans a day

Sumo wrestlers gather in the raised ring on the first day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on July 19, 2020. The tournament allows up to about 2,500 spectators per day amid concerns over coronavirus infections.