London hosts first full sumo tournament in over 30 years

Name: London hosts first full sumo tournament in over 30 years
Uploaded: 2025-10-16T22:09:24.888Z
Duration: 1 min 54 s
Description: It's been almost 35 years since the first sumo wrestling tournament was held in London. Now, the ancient Japanese sport has finally returned to the British capital. Almost 30,000 tickets have been sold for the event.

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Craig Crowther

It's been almost 35 years since the first sumo wrestling tournament was held in London. Now, the ancient Japanese sport has finally returned to the British capital. Almost 30,000 tickets have been sold for the event.

Forty top sumo wrestlers, including grand champion Onosato Daiki, are bringing a full five-day sumo wrestling tournament from Japan to London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. With only one match per day, the athletes are also enjoying the city's famous sights.

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