Four years ago, he fled Ukraine for Japan. Now he’s a sumo superstar.

Danylo Yavhusyshyn, known to his opponents as Aonishiki, left his homeland after the Russian invasion to pursue a childhood ...

Sumo: Aonishiki keeps sole lead, extends streak against hobbled Hoshoryu

Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki took another step toward consecutive championships Friday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament as ...

Sumo club owner urges women to take up the sport

Richard Riggs, from Barnsley Sumo Club, says he believes the sport is for everyone.

Sumo: Aonishiki takes sole New Year lead as Hoshoryu falls to 4th loss

Ukrainian new ozeki Aonishiki took the outright lead after 12 days at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday as ...
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World Championship Sumo to debut at Westchester County Center

World Championship Sumo debuts at Westchester County Center on Jan. 30. The competition surface is an 18-foot circle called the dohyo. There are 82 confirmed winning sumo techniques. The unique ...

NYC sumo wrestlers stay hot on the dating scene as they prep for world championships in Westchester

You’re gonna want sumo this. Two Big Apple-bred sumo wrestlers will take part in the sport’s world championships held in the ...

Belfast throws down Ireland's first sumo wrestling club

But the sound of bare feet padding, and bodies thudding on the mat of a sports hall in Belfast signals an unlikely first - the ancient Japanese tradition of sumo wrestling has landed in Northern ...