Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
Former yokozuna Kitanofuji, who was popular in recent years for his witty comments during live sumo tournament broadcasts, died on Nov. 12. He was 82. A native of the town …
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JSA demotes former yokozuna Hakuho over protege’s violence
Sumo’s governing body decided Friday to demote former yokozuna Hakuho, now known as stablemaster Miyagino, and give him a salary cut over repeated violence by his 22-year-old protege Hokuseiho. The …
Sumo great Hakuho facing demotion over protege’s alleged bullying
Record-setting former yokozuna Hakuho will likely be demoted and fined by the Japan Sumo Association over reports of repeated violence by his 22-year-old protege, Hokuseiho, a JSA source said Wednesday. …
Kotonowaka promotion approved by Japan Sumo Association
Sekiwake Kotonowaka, who last weekend came within one win of securing his first career championship at the New Year tourney, was confirmed by the Japan Sumo Association as sumo’s newest …