A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled the Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo competition in Japan, where he’s been lauded for his rapid rise in the hyper-competitive sport.

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan’s national sport ...

A young Ukrainian athlete who escaped Russia’s invasion has reached one of sumo’s most coveted titles, completing an unlikely ...

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki has become the first from his country to win an elite-level sumo championship.

The final day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament was held in the city of Fukuoka on November 23. Sekiwake Aonishiki defeated ...

The world of sumo could be rocked this month if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presents a trophy in the ring, where women have traditionally been banned. Sumo grew out of ancient Shinto religious ...

London is about to feel the full force of Japanese tradition, strength, and stomping feet as the Grand Sumo Tournament begins tomorrow at Royal Albert Hall. From visiting the National History Museum, ...

The world of sumo could be rocked this month if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presents a trophy in the ring, where women have traditionally been banned. AFP looks at the ancient sport, at previous ...

Yokozuna Onosato (facing camera) defeats Ura on Day 7 of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 15, 2025. (Kyodo) FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato stayed in the outright ...

Fri. 11/7 Pairs’ Short Program 12:35 a.m. Peacock Men’s Short Program 2:15 a.m. Peacock Women’s Short Program 5 a.m. Peacock Free Dance 10 p.m. Peacock Sat. 11/8 Pairs’ Free Skate 12 a.m. Peacock ...