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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.
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.
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. #
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 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.