WHITE PLAINS, NY — The International Sumo League has announced that the first-ever World Championship Sumo Event will be held right here in Westchester County. The eyes of the world will be on the ...

But the sound of bare feet padding, and bodies thudding on the mat of a sports hall in Belfast signals an unlikely first - ...

SAKAI, Japan >> If the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo is considered the holy ground of professional sumo, the Ohama Sumo Stadium in Sakai is regarded the same way for amateur sumo. The stadium ...

At the beginning of a sumo match, a referee announces this to the two competitors, before they crouch opposite each other and touch both their fists to the mat. The sumo match does not begin until all ...

After three years of work, the New York Sumo Club held its first tournament for amateur students of the ancient combat sport. Credit... Supported by By Aimee Ortiz Visuals by Ann Hermes Standing ...