Ōsunaarashi Kintarō is his identity as a sumo wrestler. “When it comes to sumo, it’s my passion in life.” He is now retired, but he still competes in martial arts tournaments and amateur ...

After three years of work, the New York Sumo Club held its first tournament for amateur students of the ancient combat sport. Credit... Supported by By Aimee Ortiz Visuals by Ann Hermes Standing ...

DETROW: The Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament comes to an end this weekend. Just ahead of the rise of a new yokozuna, or grand champion, we reached out to NHK sumo announcer Ross Mihara. MIHARA: Well, I ...

Sumo, Japan’s national sport that has more ... the sport hopes to grow international participation with modern weight classes and equitable gender opportunities. Seeing the different sizes ...

Now, Lisa Sanaye Dring’s “Sumo” is transporting Off Broadway ... photographer and a member of the 2024-2025 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers.

There was only one student in a different class with whom she could share her enthusiasm about sumo. Her attachment to sumo never faded even after she started to carve out a career as an actress.

DETROW: The Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament comes to an end this weekend ... There are no weight classes. So, of course, fans love it when a small guy goes up against a guy who's twice his size ...