Sumo wrestling has historically been an all-male sport, but these women are getting in the ring. "I've practiced with men that are about 180 pounds on the light side and then about 300, 350 pounds ...

Sakura dreams of fighting sumo professionally. But for her, that's off the table: female sumo wrestlers don't exist. There are no adult women's clubs and once she's left school, that will be it for ...

When opportunities for female sumo wrestlers were scarce in Japan, Hiyori Kon decided to bring her country’s sport to as far as Argentina. While promoting the ancient Japanese sport in the South ...

Having started Sumo wrestling in school, Jyuri Beniya has pushed through physical challenges and stigma to pursue her passion. Jyuri Beniya (second from the left in the back row) holding a trophy ...

The Japan Sumo Association later said the move was "inappropriate", reports NHK World - Japan. Chairman Hakkaku said he "greatly appreciates the women's efforts" and offered a deep apology for the ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Japanese parents have watched with glee as sumo wrestlers tried to reduce their babies to tears, in a centuries-old ritual believed ...

Polish wrestlers took part in a traditional overnight sumo event on a remote island in western Japan's Shimane Prefecture, experiencing a sacred, historical ritual whose purpose goes beyond sports ...

TOKYO, Japan (CNN)-- When Japanese police arrested three sumo wrestlers and their stable master on Thursday over allegations they beat a 17-year-old wrestler to death, the case sent shockwaves ...