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Stage is set for Kirishima to earn yokozuna promotion
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (94+ words) The Japan Times Stage is set for Kirishima to earn yokozuna promotion The bad news regarding Hoshoryu came, as expected, just before the start of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. The yokozuna has failed to recover from surgery on his…...
Sumo misses out on potential superstar as Hidetora Hanada decides against turning pro
1+ week, 4+ day ago (111+ words) The Japan Times Sumo misses out on potential superstar as Hidetora Hanada decides against turning pro Hidetora Hanada’s decision to not join professional sumo, while unsurprising, is a major loss for Japan’s national sport. According to a Japanese media report,…...