Hundreds of children, including Ukrainians, have wrestled in a sumo tournament launched in Japan by former Yokozuna Grand Champion Hakuho.
He declared the opening of the 13th Hakuho Cup at the Ryougoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Sunday.
About 900 children engaged in bouts. Contestants from overseas took part for the first time after being absent for the past two rounds of competition due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Five Ukrainian wrestlers arrived in Japan on Friday. They showcased powerful moves although they had not been able to do group training in their country due to Russia's invasion.
One of the Ukrainian participants said he had not believed he would be able to come to Japan. Another said he liked the beautiful ring.
The former yokozuna, who is now Stablemaster Miyagino, says he hopes the Ukrainian children are happy to play their favorite sport of sumo in Japan during the war in their country.
He declared the opening of the 13th Hakuho Cup at the Ryougoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Sunday.
About 900 children engaged in bouts. Contestants from overseas took part for the first time after being absent for the past two rounds of competition due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Five Ukrainian wrestlers arrived in Japan on Friday. They showcased powerful moves although they had not been able to do group training in their country due to Russia's invasion.
One of the Ukrainian participants said he had not believed he would be able to come to Japan. Another said he liked the beautiful ring.
The former yokozuna, who is now Stablemaster Miyagino, says he hopes the Ukrainian children are happy to play their favorite sport of sumo in Japan during the war in their country.
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13th Hakuho Cup sumo tournament was held in Tokyo, attended by hundreds of children including Ukrainians. Yokozuna Grand Champion Hakuho launched the event. About 900 children participated with overseas contestants joining for the first time after a two-year coronavirus hiatus. Five Ukrainian
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230213_02/
Date: Feb. 13, 2023
Created: 2023/02/13 07:16
Updated: 2025/12/09 07:31
Last Read: 2023/02/13 07:49