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WAKAICHIRO
SUMO
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INSIDE SUMO
Feb 19, 2020
Sumo without American rikishi after Wakaichiro retires
Just like that, there are no American rikishi left in sumo.
SUMO
May 15, 2019
Sumo 101: Americans in sumo
There are two rikishi from the United States of America in sumo currently.
SUMO
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INSIDE SUMO
Jun 27, 2018
Sumo world attracts wide range of characters
Sumo is a monolith. Individual stables may exhibit variances in training and culture, but for the most part life for wrestlers is the same throughout the sport. Enter any stable early in the day and you will find training going on. Come back at 6 p.m. and everyone will be eating dinner.
SUMO
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INSIDE SUMO
Aug 31, 2017
More multiracial wrestlers making mark in raised ring
Sumo¡¯s long and grueling summer regional tour came to an end last Sunday with the now yearly KITTE Basho held in the heart of Tokyo at the 38-story JP Tower. The following day, the new banzuke was released for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament that gets underway on Sept. 10.
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