Well before the Nagoya Basho, the 13th Texas Classic Sumo Tournament occurred on May 18th in San Antonio, Texas, and it was hosted by the Texas sumo king, Tom Zabel. I had been trying to get information about the results, and amateur sumo all-star, Justin Kizzart, was able to provide some information to NorthAmericanSumo.com. This... Continue Reading →
The topic of women in sumo has recently garnered notable attention. Much of this conversation started in April of 2018, when Ryozo Tatami, the mayor of Maizuru, collapsed on the dohyo during a sumo event. Two women rushed to his aid, and they were promptly asked to leave the dohyo while providing emergency medical treatment. ... Continue Reading →
The Lone Star Sumo 12th Annual Texas Classic was held last weekend on October 13th in San Antonio, Texas. The organizer of the event, Tom Zabel, is well known in North American sumo circles, and he has done great things to encourage the growth of sumo in the United States. He hosts many sumo events... Continue Reading →
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