NYC sumo wrestlers remain active in the dating world ahead of the world championships in Westchester
Sumo Dreams in the Big Apple Get ready to be intrigued by sumo! Two wrestlers from New York City are gearing up for their first-ever appearance at the World Sumo Championships, taking place in the suburbs. They claim their romance blossomed after competing in this rather niche heavyweight contest. Josh Ortiz from the Bronx and […]
Eric Trump is confronted by a top sumo wrestler in Japan
Have you ever thought about trying SUMO? Eric Trump, the son of former President Trump, found himself in a surprising situation when he faced off against a top sumo wrestler during a recent trip to Japan over a long weekend. The 41-year-old was caught on Instagram attempting to hold his own against Yokozuna, the highest […]
The Ukrainian refugee fighting to become the first European sumo grand champion | Japan
Danylo Yavhusishyn arrived in Japan in April 2022 as a teenage refugee from the war in Ukraine. He was unable to speak the language and was uncertain as to how far he was from his family. This weekend, the 20-year-old will make his debut in Sumo Wrestling's top division of ancient sports after climbing the […]
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Clashes With Sumo Wrestler While On Asian Tour
Talk about trying something new! Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has gotta be having one hell of an offseason judging by the activities that he’s involved in. Parsons is currently on an Asian tour with Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, and while in Japan (Tokyo to be exact), he ended up going one-on-one with a […]
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons battles sumo wrestler in Tokyo: video
Cowboys star Micah Parsons is looking off the football field to improve his football skills for next season. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year finalist and three-time Pro Bowler recently tested himself. Sumo wrestlers featured in viral video Captured in Japan. While on a trip to Asia with Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, Parsons went […]
Sumo wrestling world championship shakes up MSG — PHOTOS
The International Sumo League will hold the World Championship Sumo “Earth’s Greatest Show” event on April 13, 2024 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Amateur wrestlers from around the world will perform, including notable athletes from Egypt, America, Japan, Samoa and Russia. Fans attend the World Championship Sumo (WCS) event […]
Akebono, sumo wrestling legend, dead at 54
TOKYO — Akebono Taro, a Hawaiian-born sumo wrestler and former yokozuna, has died. He was 54 years old. He was the first foreign-born sumo wrestler to reach the level of “yokozuna”, or grand champion, in Japan. “We regret to announce that Taro Akebono passed away due to heart failure while receiving treatment at a Tokyo […]
Pioneering Hawaiian-born sumo champion Akebono dies aged 54 | Japan
Akebono, the first foreign sumo wrestler to reach the top of the sumo world, has passed away at the age of 54, and condolences have been expressed in Japan. Born Chad Rowan in Hawaii, the wrestler is considered a pioneer in breaking cultural barriers and becoming the first foreign athlete to compete in the centuries-old […]