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Beating, homesickness: tough path to the top for Georgian sumo star
AFP, Published on 12/12/2019
» TOKYO - The sumo champion hauls his giant frame from the ground, sand and clay caking his sweaty back and fury flashing from his eyes as he chastises himself for his defeat.
Japanese sumo vs Trump's WWE: big differences in clash of big men
AFP, Published on 26/05/2019
» TOKYO - President Donald Trump will be ringside Sunday for Tokyo's big sumo tournament, but if he hopes his longtime love of US-style professional wrestling will give him special insight into the action, he better think again.
Trump, Abe to burnish ties over golf, sumo and steak
AFP, Published on 25/05/2019
» TOKYO - US President Donald Trump arrives in Japan Saturday for a four-day trip likely to be dominated by warm words and friendly images, but relatively light on substantive progress over trade.
Trump, Abe to burnish ties over golf, sumo and steak
AFP, Published on 25/05/2019
» TOKYO - US President Donald Trump arrives in Japan on Saturday for a four-day trip likely to be dominated by warm words and friendly images, but light on substantive progress over trade.
Clash of the titans: Trump set for sumo showdown
AFP, Published on 24/05/2019
» TOKYO - Call it the ultimate culture clash: Donald Trump is going to the sumo, where the brash US leader will watch one of Japan's most ancient and revered sporting traditions.
Slapped for a clap: Sumo champ Hakuho dressed down for '3 cheers'
AFP, Published on 25/04/2019
» TOKYO - Mongolian sumo grand champion Hakuho has been reprimanded for leading the crowd in an impromptu round of hand-clapping after winning a tournament last month, a spokeswoman for the ancient sport said Thursday.