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Nashville teen sumo wrestler wins bronze medal at World Championship in Thailand
Nashville teen sumo wrestler wins bronze medal at World Championship in Thailand

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

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Kellyann BallSeptember 24, 2025
Rising U.S. women's sumo team hopes to spread the word about Japan’s national sport
Rising U.S. women's sumo team hopes to spread the word about Japan’s national sport

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

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Kellyann BallSeptember 24, 2025
Sumo breaks new ground in New York — NHK WORLD-Japan
Sumo breaks new ground in New York — NHK WORLD-Japan

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

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Kellyann BallSeptember 18, 2025
This Is My Thing: Sumo Wrestling!
This Is My Thing: Sumo Wrestling!

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

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Kellyann BallSeptember 18, 2025
For the Second Time Ever, Houston Hosts Texas’s Biggest Sumo Tournament
For the Second Time Ever, Houston Hosts Texas’s Biggest Sumo Tournament

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

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Kellyann BallAugust 13, 2025
How Raleigh became a hot spot for amateur sumo wrestling
How Raleigh became a hot spot for amateur sumo wrestling

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

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Kellyann BallJuly 3, 2025
Sumo Wrestling Is Making an Impact in NYC
Sumo Wrestling Is Making an Impact in NYC

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

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Kellyann BallJune 1, 2025
Sumo wrestling champion teaching the sport in Arnold
Sumo wrestling champion teaching the sport in Arnold

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

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Kellyann BallMarch 5, 2025
AFIMSC member goes from spectator to sumo world championship in less than year
AFIMSC member goes from spectator to sumo world championship in less than year

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

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Kellyann BallJuly 24, 2024
American women make history at Sumo World Championships in Tokyo
American women make history at Sumo World Championships in Tokyo

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

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Kellyann BallOctober 11, 2023
“I Shall Not Be Moved”: Inside a New York City Sumo Wrestling Club
“I Shall Not Be Moved”: Inside a New York City Sumo Wrestling Club

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

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Kellyann BallSeptember 13, 2023
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