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Hoshoryu Wins London Sumo Exhibition, Beating Onosato in Final-Day Decider

The sell-out Royal Albert Hall event capped a five-day showcase aimed at growing sumo's reach in Europe.

Overview

  • Hoshoryu defeated fellow yokozuna Onosato to finish 5-0 and claim the trophy on the final day in London.
  • Tobizaru lost to Takayasu earlier on Sunday to end his title bid but received the outstanding performance award.
  • Takayasu was honored with the fighting spirit award, while Ura earned both the technique prize and a fan-voted audience favorite award.
  • The exhibition drew a sell-out crowd of 5,400 at the Royal Albert Hall as wrestlers completed a 20-bout final-day card.
  • The Japan Sumo Association marked its first London visit in 34 years, with a two-day makuuchi event scheduled for Paris in June.