Hakuho, a retired "yokozuna" or grand champion, says he has quit the Japan Sumo Association after an apparent falling out ...

Sumo row sees legendary wrestler quit Japan association to launch world project - Many regard the Mongolia-born Hakuko as the ...

In the highly structured world of sumo, wrestlers are expected to maintain decorum at all times, both in and outside the dohyo. There is also an unwritten code of conduct over fighting styles and ...

“I’ve talked to all the wrestlers. They didn’t mean to boot the stablemaster out with their accusations. They just wanted him to feel sorry,” the supporter said. The sumo world was rocked ...

TOKYO - The Yokozuna Deliberation Council has asked the Japan Sumo Association to hand out an "extremely harsh punishment" to "yokozuna" (grand champion) Harumafuji for an alleged assault on a junior ...