The US Sumo Nationals 2020 are today! As readers likely know, this is the primary US-only sumo event of the year. The best of the best will be competing for the opportunity to represent Team USA at the Sumo World Championships in Poland. So, a lot is on the line! As I find new information,... Continue Reading →
Whew! Like everyone at this time of year, I am a little overwhelmed with how busy life can be! Nevertheless, this is my favorite post to write - Who's Who in North American Sumo 2019. In this post, I recap the major competitors at the national-level in North American Sumo. This post focuses on the... Continue Reading →
As you know, the World Sumo Championships 2019 ended a few weeks ago. Although Team USA didn't quite live up to their hopes and dreams, they nevertheless put in a good fight. I hope to finally be able to provide recaps of Team USA's performance at the World Sumo Championships 2019 within the next few... Continue Reading →
SPOILER - I will be continuously updating this page with World Sumo Championship results. Don't read if you don't want it spoiled! Also, the stream is low-quality with very little audio. I am trying by best to understand what is going on, but it is difficult at times. Men's Team - In the first round,... Continue Reading →
In addition to the Haru Basho 2019 wrapping next weekend, we also have another exciting sumo event - the US Sumo Open 2019! The US Sumo Open is one of the two premier sumo events in North America. Whereas the US Sumo Nationals, the other premier event, is restricted to only US competitors, the US... Continue Reading →
Fans of North American sumo recognize the name Ed Suczewski. He has medaled at the US Sumo Open in two different weight-classes (lightweight & light heavyweight); he has won gold at the US Sumo Nationals in two different weight-classes (middleweight and light heavyweight); and he has competed at the World Sumo Championships. Readers of North... Continue Reading →
The US Sumo Nationals wrapped up last Saturday (2/9/2019), and what a great day of sumo! There were so many exciting storylines and amazing matches, most of which I will recap and highlight below. If you don't want the results spoiled before watching, however, be sure to watch the complete video of the US Sumo... Continue Reading →
The US Sumo Nationals are only a day away! The event takes place in Kansas City tomorrow, and it will determine the best sumo wrestlers in America. Perhaps more importantly, it will determine who represents Team USA at the World Sumo Championships, which will take place in Hawaii this year. It is always a honor... Continue Reading →
Last week, I created a who's who list of women in North American sumo for the year of 2018. It is only natural, therefore, to also create a who's who list of men in North American sumo for the year of 2018. This list only contains competitors born in North America and also compete in... Continue Reading →
The U.S. Sumo Open is the premier sumo event of North America. Started in the year 2001, it has now grown to a spectacle that gathers 4,300 sumo fans in attendance. While most of the competitors are indeed American, recent years have also seen an vast increase in the number of international rikishi (sumo wrestlers). ... Continue Reading →
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