The Mongolian-born 33-year-old was back in action at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament after missing the last two meets entirely, but he suffered his second loss on Wednesday and forfeited his bout ...

Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in more than 30 years after the only yokozuna, Terunofuji, announced his retirement on Friday. The Mongolian ...

Yokozuna Terunofuji speaks during his retirement press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Lone yokozuna Terunofuji announced his retirement on ...

The Japan Sumo Association has announced that Yokozuna Grand Champion Terunofuji is retiring from competition. The association said it has approved the 33-year-old wrestler from Mongolia becoming ...

Sources from the sumo world say Yokozuna, or Grand Champion, Terunofuji is set to retire from competition after deciding he is no longer fit enough to complete a 15-day grand tournament.