Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn became the first-ever sumo champion in Japan on Sunday, November 23, 2025. A 21-year-old refugee who fled the Ukraine war three years ago won the Kyushu ...

A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled the Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo competition in Japan, where he’s been lauded for his rapid rise in the hyper-competitive sport.

A Ukrainian sumo wrestler who left his homeland after Russia's full-scale invasion has made history in Japan. Danylo Yavhusishyn, also known by his ring name of Aonishiki Arata, has become the first ...

A step-by-step guide to building lower body power, increasing flexibility, and maximizing leg day results. “Traditional squats focus more on quads, while sumo squats shift more of the load to the ...

Jessamyn R. Abel has received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Japan Foundation, the Northeast Asian Council of the Association for Asian Studies, and the McCourtney ...

London — Sumo's biggest international showcase in history rocked London this week, spotlighting more than 40 wrestlers across 100 bouts with blistering palm thrusts, stunning face slaps and an ...

Sumo wrestler Hoshoryu Tomokatsu won the Grand Sumo Tournament in London, defeating Onosato Daiki. He was surprised with a giant soy sauce bottle as a prize, amusing the audience. The event. Sumo ...

Scroll for the full results! THIS year’s Grand Sumo Tournament has come to an unwanted conclusion. SunSport brings you the full results from the final day at the ...

London — The world of professional sumo wrestling stepped outside of Japan for only the second time in its centuries-long history on Wednesday night, as fighters clashed on a specially constructed ...