TOKYO (Kyodo) -- New yokozuna Hoshoryu took part in a traditional "tsuna-uchi" rope-making ceremony Thursday at his Tatsunami ...

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu waves to fans in front of his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025, following his promotion to ...

Less than two weeks after the sole yokozuna retired from the sport, the Japan Sumo Association on Jan. 29 filled the void by ...

In a dramatic come-from-behind victory, ozeki Hoshoryu clinched his second championship on Jan. 26, virtually ensuring his ...

The Japan Sumo Association officially approved Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu's promotion to yokozuna, the sport's highest rank, ...

Top European court orders Italy to tackle mafia-caused pollution in area with high cancer rates ...

Sumo's only grand master Hoshoryu vowed not to 'tarnish the title' after being officially promoted to the highest rank on ...

Mongolian-born sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has been promoted to the sport's top rank of yokozuna grand champion. He became the ...

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu won his second grand tournament title on Sunday by defeating two other wrestlers in a ...

Sumo avoided having a hole at the top for the first time in over 30 years Monday when the Mongolian Hoshoryu was recommended ...