All posts tagged "Japan Sumo Association"
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Sumo
/ 6 months agoCombining Speed with Size, Onosato Has Arrived as a Bona Fide Sumo Star
A native of Ishikawa, the 23-year-old Onosato is inspiring fans in his home prefecture and giving sumo a much-needed boost in...
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Sumo
/ 8 months agoWrestlers at Scandal-Hit Miyagino Stable Transferring to Isegahama Stable
The move is further punishment of former yokozuna Hakuho, whose protege Hokuseiho committed physical violence at Miyagino stable, leading to sanctions.
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoEDITORIAL | It's High Time Sumo Comes to Grips with Its Bullying Problem
Incidents of violence by sumo stablemasters and senior wrestlers against younger members should be dealt with harshly to eradicate the problem...
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Features
/ 9 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sumo Stablemaster Miyagino Demoted as Punishment for Wrestler's Violence at Stable
Emphasizing the stablemaster's responsibility for his wrestler's behavior, the JSA cut his pay and demoted the winningest yokozuna in sumo history...
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Sumo
/ 9 months agoShunned by the Pros, Female Sumo Wrestlers Find Japan's Ancient Sport Has Plenty to Offer
A growing number of women are finding their own space in the dohyo. In doing so, as sumo wrestlers, they are...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yoshihito Nishioka Advances to French Open Fourth Round for the First Time
After dropping the first set, Nishioka maintained his focus and rallied past his opponent at the French Open to reach the...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Wakatakakage Has Knee Surgery and Could Be Sidelined For Up to a Year
Injured during March's Spring Basho in Osaka, sekiwake Wakatakakage needs a minimum of six months to rest and recuperate from surgery,...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Photographer Lord K2 Captures the Soul of Sumo in New Book
In nearly 100 images, supplemented with background information in English and Japanese, "Sumo" introduces numerous aspects of the tradition-rich sport.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Terunofuji's Recovery from Knee Surgery Sparks Questions about His Future
Will the yokozuna, who has won seven Emperor's Cups in his career, be able to withstand the physical rigors of sumo...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoEDITORIAL | Slump in Quality of Sumo Matches Cannot Go On for Long
Raising the quality of the matches will benefit the commercial value of sumo. The sport's attractiveness in turn can lead to...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Javelin Star Haruka Kitaguchi’s Summer to Remember
A pair of Diamond League victories and a bronze medal at the world championships serve notice of Kitaguchi’s rise to stardom.
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoLegendary Yokozuna Hakuho Plans to Retire
The 36-year-old, who has coped with numerous injuries in recent years, has won a record 45 Emperor’s Cups.
