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In ancient China, women’s sumo wrestling was a popular form of entertainment and the country is believed to hold the earliest records of female sumo wrestlers. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
Trending in China

Women sumo wrestling was popular in ancient China until rise of Confucian ethics

Grappling partially clothed, sometimes naked, women drew large crowds, emperors but complaints from conservative officials led to sport’s demise.

Japan

Video | Get muddy at Japan’s naked festival

Japan

Video | Ukrainian sumo star eyes top title in Japan

Japan

Japan’s sumo-sized dilemma: centuries-old tradition vs female prime minister

Women are banned from entering the sumo ring but what if Sanae Takaichi wants to present the trophy that bears her office’s name?

Yokozuna Hoshoryu (front) performs a ring-entering ritual at the Grand Sumo Tournament in London on October 19. Photo: Kyodo
What to do in Hong Kong

‘It hurts a lot’: how Hong Kong’s pro wrestling scene is back with a slam

Hong Kong pro wrestler Getter talks about growing a fan base for wrestling in the city and why flying around the ring is empowering.

Fame and celebrity

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

Known for his signature moustache and bandana, Hogan became the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s.

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Crime

Retired sumo great to quit sport over abuse allegations – report

Hakuho, who retired in 2021, saw his wrestling stable closed after a protege was accused of bullying.

Hakuho just before his retirement in 2021, but has now quit sumo wrestling entirely following the forced closure of his stable. Photo: Getty Images
Martial arts

Onosato, 24, promoted to sumo grand champion in record time – and he’s Japanese

The wrestler, whose real name is Daiki Nakamura, becomes first Japan-born wrestler to reach rank of yokozuna since 2017.

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet billionaire Shahid Khan and his wrestling-obsessed son Tony

The Pakistani-born tycoon went to the US to study engineering, designed a truck bumper that made him rich, and now owns a football club and an American football team, and supports his son’s firm, AEW.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson, who saluted Trump after winning his NCAA title

After delivering the ‘biggest upset in NCAA history’ by beating Olympic gold medallist Gable Steveson, the USAF second lieutenant is eyeing greater glory.

Wyatt Hendrickson just delivered the “biggest upset in NCAA history” after besting Gable Steveson at the NCAA Division 1 national championship. Photo: @wyatt_hendrickson/Instagram
Trending in China

China dim sum diners eat while watching live wrestling as bouts gain popularity

In a twist of pro wrestling from United States, the ‘sport’ brings a whole knew meaning to the expression ‘food fight’.

Diners in China are sitting down to eat dim sum while watching live wrestling at increasingly popular restaurant events. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Japan

Video | Female sumo wrestler brings her sport to Argentina

Japan

Sumo makes historic return to London’s Royal Albert Hall after 34 years

The five-day event, or ‘basho’, has been held only once before outside Japan – back in 1991 and also at the venerable concert hall.

Fame and celebrity

Who is WWE co-founder Vince McMahon’s wife Linda, who worked for Trump?

Five alleged victims have come forward claiming that WWE’s ringside announcer, Mel Phillips, used his ‘highly visible position’ to recruit young boys – and that the couple knew about it.

Who is Linda McMahon, wife of disgraced WWE ex-boss Vince McMahon? Photo: Getty Images
Tourism

Why Mexico’s lucha libre is so much more than a masked wrestling spectacle

It’s difficult to find an experience as quintessentially Mexican as lucha libre, the wrestling extravaganzas with masked heroes and villains.

A wrestling match at the Arena Mexico. Photo: CMLL/Alexis Salazar
Martial arts

Video | Rural Chinese wrestlers try to make it to the big leagues

No pain, no gain: Chinese pro wrestlers fight for recognition – and a livelihood

Hard-core enthusiasts face low incomes, family disapproval to persist with the sport but are sure brighter days are ahead as popularity grows.

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World Wrestling Entertainment

Who is Marie Juliette, WWE star Dominik Mysterio’s ‘territorial’ wife?

They’ve been dating since they were 14 and got married last year, but how does she handle his TV persona and provocative on-screen love triangle?

Dominik Mysterio’s wife Marie Juliette is a private person and keeps a low profile. Photo: @dominik_35/Instagram
Millionaires and billionaires

Who is Vince McMahon? From trailer park kid to disgraced billionaire WWE boss

He once let Donald Trump shave his head after losing a wrestling match – now, he’s stepped away from the WWE business after allegations of sexual assault and trafficking

India

Video | Indian girls pursue wrestling dreams

Japan

Video | Japanese pro-wrestlers throw down on a bullet train

Japanese pro-wrestlers throw down on a bullet train
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India

India wrestling chief bailed in sexual harassment case

Brij Bhushan Singh, who is a lawmaker for the ruling BJP, is accused by Olympic medallists and other female wrestlers of groping and demanding sexual favours.

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Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in New Delhi, India. Photo: AP
India

Video | India’s women wrestling under scrutiny after sexual harassment case

Video | Japanese wrestler seeks to master ancient martial art in Senegal

Fame and celebrity

Meet sumo legend Takanohana Koji, back in the spotlight thanks to Sanctuary

Netflix’s sumo-themed drama series Sanctuary is already proving to be a global hit – but who remembers the legendary Takanohana Koji and his claim to fame?

Takanohana Koji is known as a sumo legend. Photo: @megu.entertainment/ Instagram
India

Top Indian wrestler accuses government of silence over sexual harassment probe

Two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat says she has been hurt by PM Narendra Modi’s silence on the issue.

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at her residence in Sonipat, northern state of Haryana, India, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
India

Indian women wrestlers fight to take down alleged abuser over sexual harassment

Sakshi Malik, 30, and Vinesh Phogat, 28, have been protesting since January against the actions of Wrestling Federation of India head Brij Bhushan Singh, 66, who they accuse of sexual assault.

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World Wrestling Entertainment

Meet Stephanie McMahon, the WWE’s new CEO stepping in for disgraced dad Vince

The former wrestler and wife of Triple H was named as interim CEO of the sport’s controlling body while her father steps back amid misconduct allegations

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