Nashville teen Gabe Tolentino won bronze at the World Sumo Championship in Thailand, representing Team USA in the junior division.

U.S. women joined Japan’s Venus Sumo Festival, competing on the international stage while highlighting the growth of amateur sumo back home

NHK highlights the rise of amateur sumo in New York, where athletes and clubs introduce the sport to new audiences.

Justin Kizzart discovered sumo a decade ago, now runs Dark Circle Sumo in Austin, and coaches Team USA while balancing a full-time job.

Houston hosts the 19th Annual Texas Classic Sumo Tournament, where ~40 wrestlers compete and Japanese culture meets sport.

Inspired during the pandemic, Jared Faulk ’21 launched Raijin Sumo Club in Raleigh, sparking a grassroots movement that now produces national champions and world competitors.

Midtown explores how Raleigh has become a hub for amateur sumo, spotlighting clubs, athletes, and community growth.

Inspired during the pandemic, Jared Faulk ’21 launched Raijin Sumo Club in Raleigh, sparking a grassroots movement that now produces national champions and world competitors.

InsideHook explores the growing popularity of sumo in New York City, highlighting clubs, athletes, and the sport’s cultural appeal.

In Brooklyn, members of the New York Sumo Club wrestle weekly in amateur bouts, blending tradition and community in an unlikely urban setting.

An ex-professional sumo wrestler now coaches in Arnold, MO — sharing technique, discipline, and his journey in U.S. sumo.

An Air Force member went from first-time spectator to world competitor in under a year.

In Tokyo, the U.S. women’s sumo team made history — clinching bronze at the World Championships.

GQ steps inside a New York City sumo club, capturing the discipline, grit, and community driving America’s growing sumo scene.