Japan`s top-ranked sumo wrestler Hakuho, who holds a record 45 tournament wins, intends to retire after struggling with injuries in recent years, NHK public television reported on Monday.

Japan's top-ranked Sumo wrestler Hakuho intends to retire due to injury struggles

US President Donald Trump can expect a warm welcome from the sumo wrestling community when he presents a custom-made "Trump Award" to the winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 26.

Japan's sumo fans welcome Trump Trophy but wish he'd sit cross-legged

Call it the ultimate culture clash, Donald Trump is going to the sumo, where the brash US leader will watch one of Japan's most ancient and revered sporting traditions.

Clash of the titans: Trump set for sumo showdown

Harumafuji, considered one of the ancient Japanese sport's best wrestlers, allegedly struck Takanoiwa, 27, with a beer bottle or a blow to the head on October 25 at a restaurant in Tottori, in eastern Japan.

Japanese police question sumo star over alleged beer bottle assault

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