Grand Sumō Hits London: Success for Second Five-Day Tournament Ever Outside Japan

The dohyō under construction in the Royal Albert Hall. (© Tony McNicol)

Workers lay down the plastic tawara bales marking the edge of the ring. (© Tony McNicol)

Hōshōryū, left, hoists the trophy after defeating Ōnosato to win the tournament on October 19 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. (© Kyōdō)

Scott Findlay brings some Highland flavor to the sport as coach of Sumō Scotland. (Courtesy of Scott Findlay)

Lance Wicks took bronze in the men’s 92-kilogram category at the European Sumō Cup Norway 2025. (Courtesy of Lance Wicks)