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Ancient sumo wrestling is having a modern moment as thousands of international tourists pack tournaments and training sessions across Tokyo. For the second year running, all 90 days of matches sold out.
A grandmother from rural Australia accidentally became one of the world's leading sumo wrestling experts after snapping a single photo in Japan. Now at 73, Katrina Watts leads the International Sumo Federation while still making award-winning jams at home. #
After 15 years of bringing joy to sumo wrestling, Chiyomaru has retired as one of the sport's most beloved figures. His infectious smile and warm personality brightened a traditionally serious sport.
Major League Wrestling's women's division is experiencing explosive growth, adding top talent and selling out shows nationwide. Star wrestler Scarlett Bordeaux says she's having more fun than ever as the roster expands with champions and rising stars.
Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling brought high-flying action and powerful performances to Las Vegas, proving women's wrestling delivers just as hard-hitting entertainment as any other promotion. Despite flashy entrances, these athletes showcased genuine athletic skill and heart-warming sportsmanship.
A rare sumo tournament in Paris is using 200 kilograms of specially prepared French sea salt for sacred rituals that purify the ring before each match. Salt producers in coastal France hand-crafted the fleur de sel to exact specifications, connecting ancient Japanese tradition with local French craftsmanship.
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South Africa's newest sport is taking off as 239 wrestlers head to Jeffreys Bay for the country's second national beach wrestling championship. The Eastern Province team returns to defend their title and cement the coastal region as the heart of this growing discipline.
Japan's top sumo wrestlers are back in Paris for the first time in over three decades, bringing their sacred sport to French fans in a rare international showcase. A 150-strong delegation traveled on two chartered planes for this weekend cultural celebration.
A 21-year-old wrestler who fled war-torn Ukraine just three years ago claimed his second consecutive sumo championship in Tokyo. Aonishiki's back-to-back victories mark a historic rise in one of Japan's most traditional sports.
NCAA wrestler Troy Spratley earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at USA Wrestling's U23 Nationals, crushing seven opponents without allowing a single point. Ten young champions now head to Peru to represent America on the international stage.
Wrestling fans in Vietnam convinced their government to legalize pro wrestling, building the country's first wrestling company from scratch. Their story shows how passion and determination can unite people across cultures through sport.
A young Ukrainian wrestler who fled war three years ago just won his second straight sumo championship in Tokyo, bringing him closer to achieving what no European has ever done. Danylo Yavhusishyn is now one step away from sumo's highest rank.
While six of sumo's seven highest-ranked wrestlers faltered at Japan's Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, newly promoted ōzeki Kirishima stands alone undefeated. His winning streak is giving fans hope during an unexpectedly challenging competition.
Scarlett Bordeaux ditched her high school prom to attend an indie wrestling show with coworkers. That one decision launched her journey to becoming a professional wrestling star.
Tsurugisho spent two decades climbing through professional sumo's brutal ranks, but his retirement in April went almost unnoticed. Now he's starting fresh at a yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo, highlighting the quiet courage of athletes who give everything without fame or fortune.
Japan's famously stoic sumo wrestlers are breaking tradition at a new tournament designed for retired competitors. For the first time, these former athletes can show joy and personality without breaking sport's strict code of conduct.
The internet's favorite World Cup traveler is trading soccer stadiums for wrestling rings this weekend. TNA Wrestling rolled out the red carpet for Freddy at their Slammiversary event in Boston.
Penn State just made history by winning their fifth consecutive NCAA Wrestling Championship, breaking their own team scoring record in the process. The Nittany Lions dominated with four individual champions and a performance so strong they clinched the title before the final matches even started.
A shy 15-year-old from Harlem discovered unstoppable confidence through New York City's first all-girls wrestling club, where an Olympic champion helps young women find strength they never knew they had. The Lucha Wrestling Club is transforming lives in the Bronx, one match at a time.
Two-time Olympic champion Helen Maroulis is heading to Yorktown Heights this June to inspire the next generation of wrestlers and support a brand new girls wrestling program. The clinic will help fund both her 2028 Olympic training and equipment for Yorktown's first-ever girls varsity wrestling team.
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