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The following are the events in professional sumo during the year 2008. Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 January – 27 January Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium
2008_in_sumo
Japanese form of full-contact wrestling
Sumo (Japanese: 相撲, Hepburn: sumō; pronounced [ˈsɯmoː], lit. 'striking one another') is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a rikishi (wrestler)
Sumo
Professional sumo has faced a number of controversies throughout its history, ranging from proven match-fixing scandals to allegations of hazing. Due to
Controversies in professional sumo
Controversies_in_professional_sumo
Drug scandal in professional sumo
There was a series of cannabis scandals in professional sumo beginning in August 2008. Four sekitori ranked wrestlers, Wakanohō, Rohō, Hakurozan and Wakakirin
2008_sumo_cannabis_scandal
British video game developer
Sumo Digital Ltd. is a British video game developer based in Sheffield and the principal subsidiary of Sumo Group since 2017. It was founded in 2003 by
Sumo_Digital
Match-fixing in professional sumo is an allegation that has plagued professional sumo for decades. Due to the amount of money changing hands depending
Match-fixing in professional sumo
Match-fixing_in_professional_sumo
Mid-size SUV by Tata Motors (1994–2019)
production its name was changed to Sumo Victa and later to Sumo Gold. The Sumo was launched in 1994 as a ten-seater rear-wheel-drive SUV primarily designed
Tata_Sumo
Japanese sumo wrestler (1955–2016)
Japanese professional sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. Chiyonofuji is considered one of the greatest yokozunas in sumo's history, winning
Chiyonofuji_Mitsugu
British video game holding company
Sumo Group Limited was a British video game holding company based in Sheffield. It was formed in December 2017 as the parent company for Sumo Digital
Sumo_Group
1992 Japanese film
Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (Japanese: シコふんじゃった。, Hepburn: Shiko funjatta) is a 1992 Japanese film directed by Masayuki Suo. It was chosen as Best Film at the
Sumo_Do,_Sumo_Don't
Online image editor
features similar in some respects to Pixlr. It was originally created in 2008 by Sumo Limited. Sumopaint has many of the same tools and features as Photoshop
Sumo_Paint
Sumo wrestler from Bulgaria
2008, Kotoōshū made history by becoming the first European sumo wrestler to win an Emperor's Cup. He was one of the longest serving ōzeki in sumo history
Kotoōshū_Katsunori
Type of robot combat
similar fashion to the sport of sumo. The robots used in this competition are called "sumo robots", "sumobots" or simply "sumos". Competitions typically involve
Robot-sumo
Wrestling regulatory agency
The Japan Sumo Association (Japanese: 日本相撲協会, Hepburn: Nihon Sumō Kyōkai), officially the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Sumo Association
Japan_Sumo_Association
Japanese sumo wrestler
Kōji)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler and coach. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22
Takanohana_Kōji
Loincloth worn by sumo wrestlers
In sumo, a mawashi (廻し) is the loincloth that rikishi (sumo wrestlers) wear during training or in competition. Upper ranked professional wrestlers wear
Mawashi
Mongolian sumo wrestler (born 1984)
achievements in tournaments. In November 2008 he became the seventh foreign-born wrestler in sumo history to reach the second-highest rank of ōzeki. In May 2009
Harumafuji_Kōhei
The following is an alphabetical list of heya or training stables in professional sumo. All belong to one of five groups, called ichimon. Every ichimon
List_of_sumo_stables
American actor (1968–2024)
American actor, sumo wrestler and mixed martial artist. He competed in UFC where he was billed as Teila Tuli and also competed in sumo wrestling. As an
Taylor_Wily
sumo wrestlers who are either foreign-born or of mixed heritage by country and/or ethnicity of origin, along with original name, years active in sumo
List of non-Japanese sumo wrestlers
List_of_non-Japanese_sumo_wrestlers
Mongolian former sumo wrestler (born 1980)
Mongolian former professional sumo wrestler (rikishi). He was the 68th yokozuna in the history of the sport in Japan, and in January 2003 he became the first
Asashōryū_Akinori
list of all professional sumo wrestlers who have won the championship for the top division makuuchi at a Japanese grand sumo tournament since 1909, when
List of sumo tournament top division champions
List_of_sumo_tournament_top_division_champions
Japanese sumo wrestler (1953–2015)
Following his retirement in 1985 he established the Kitanoumi stable. He was chairman of the Japan Sumo Association from 2002 until 2008, and again from 2012
Kitanoumi_Toshimitsu
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1985)
professional sumo wrestler (rikishi) from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Making his debut in March 2001, he reached the top makuuchi division in May 2004. In May 2007
Hakuhō_Shō
Comics character
Kirby. Sonny Sumo first appeared briefly in Forever People #4 (September 1971) and was reintroduced in the pages of Final Crisis #2 (August 2008). Prior to
Sonny_Sumo
Japanese sumo wrestler
Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tokunoshima in the Amami Islands. He was the sport's 46th yokozuna. He was also a sumo coach and head of Takasago
Asashio_Tarō_III
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1986)
is a Japanese sumo elder from Ibaraki. As a wrestler, he made his professional debut in 2002 and reached the top makuuchi division in 2004 at the age
Kisenosato_Yutaka
a list of "year in sumo" articles in chronological order, each providing an extensive overview of notable events in professional sumo for any given calendar
List_of_years_in_sumo
Mid-size SUV
The Tata Sumo Grande is a mid-size SUV produced by the Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors from 2008 to 2016. In 2014 the name was changed to Tata
Tata_Sumo_Grande
American sumo wrestler (born 1963)
former professional sumo wrestler. He was the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach ōzeki, the second-highest possible rank in the sport. During his
Konishiki_Yasokichi
Japanese sumo wrestler (1940–2013)
1940 – January 19, 2013) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He became the 48th yokozuna in 1961 at the age of 21, the youngest ever at the time
Taihō_Kōki
Training places in professional sumo
In professional sumo wrestling, a heya or beya (部屋; lit. 'room') is an organization of wrestlers where they train and live in a "quasi-monastic and militaristic
Heya_(sumo)
Highest-ranking of the six divisions of professional sumo
sumo. Since 2004 its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers (rikishi), ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous
Makuuchi
Japanese sumo wrestler
Mongolian-Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar. Wrestling for Kataonami stable, his highest rank has been sekiwake. He made his debut in January 2004 and
Tamawashi_Ichirō
Family of proteins which attach to other proteins to modify them
In molecular biology, SUMO (Small Ubiquitin-like MOdifier) proteins are a family of small proteins that are covalently attached to and detached from other
SUMO_protein
Professional sumo wrestler
colloquially, osumōsan (お相撲さん), is a sumo wrestler. Although used to define all wrestlers participating in sumo wrestling matches, the term is more commonly
Rikishi
TV channel
Sumo TV was a free-to-air television channel owned by Cellcast Group. On 1 July 2006, You TV was relabelled as Sumo TV. Sumo TV was officially launched
Sumo_TV
Russian sumo wrestler (born 1988)
a retired Russian sumo wrestler. His highest rank was maegashira 1. He became the first active wrestler to be dismissed from sumo, after being arrested
Wakanohō_Toshinori
Georgian sumo wrestler (born 1987)
[levan ɡoɾɡadze])) is a former professional sumo wrestler from Mtskheta, Georgia. He made his professional debut in March 2006 and was a member of the Kasugano
Tochinoshin_Tsuyoshi
This is a list of records held by wrestlers of professional sumo. Only performances in official tournaments or honbasho are included here. Since 1958,
List_of_sumo_record_holders
The following are the events in professional sumo during 2012. Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 – 22 January Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 11 – 25 March
2012_in_sumo
The following are the events in professional sumo during 2010. Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 10 January – 24 January Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 14
2010_in_sumo
Mongolian sumo wrestler
sumo wrestler from Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Joining the professional sport in 2000, he entered the top division for the first time in 2008, returning in
Hakuba_Takeshi
Estonian sumo wrestler and politician
and former professional sumo wrestler. He made his wrestling debut in May 2004 and in two years, reached the top division in May 2006. After suffering
Baruto_Kaito
Japanese sumo wrestler
former sumo wrestler from Akitsu, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He made his professional debut in 1982, and after reaching the top division in 1988 he
Akinoshima_Katsumi
Street Fighter character
cameos. Honda is a professional sumo wrestler and sentō proprietor. He is one of the original eight playable characters in Street Fighter II, representing
E._Honda
Japanese sumo wrestler
2014) was a sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. After retirement he became the head coach of Tokitsukaze stable. Following his involvement in the hazing
Futatsuryū_Jun'ichi
The following are the events in professional sumo during 2018. Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 14 January – 28 January Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 11
2018_in_sumo
American sumo wrestler
professional sumo wrestler. He was born in American Samoa, before moving to Hawaii at the age of 10. At 18 he moved to Japan and made his professional sumo debut
Musashimaru_Kōyō
Japanese sumo wrestler
(Japanese: 東富士 欽壹; October 28, 1921 – July 31, 1973) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Taitō, Tokyo. He was the sport's 40th yokozuna, and later a
Azumafuji_Kin'ichi
Sumo wrestler
Tsevegnyam, Mongolian: Нямжавын Цэвэгням) in Nalaikh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian People’s Republic is a former professional sumo wrestler. He was a member of the Ōshima
Kyokutenhō_Masaru
Japanese sumo wrestler (1953–2022)
was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ōwani, Aomori. He was the sport's 56th yokozuna. He was popular with sumo fans and was well-known for his
Wakanohana_Kanji_II
Japanese sumo wrestler
an elder of the Japan Sumo Association and ran his own training stable from 1970 until his death. Born Tsuyoshi Togashi (富樫 剛) in what is now part of the
Kashiwado_Tsuyoshi
American-born Japanese sumo wrestler (1969–2024)
American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by the pioneering
Akebono_Tarō
Canadian singer (born 1988)
alternative metal band Sumo Cyco, performing under the stage name Sever. Sweetnam was born on May 5, 1988, in Bolton, a community in Caledon, Ontario, to
Skye_Sweetnam
Japanese sumo wrestler
February, 1825), was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Tōmi, Nagano Prefecture. He is considered one of the greatest rikishi in history, although he was never
Raiden_Tameemon
Mongolian sumo wrestler (born 1999)
Mongolian professional sumo wrestler and the 74th yokozuna. Wrestling for Tatsunami stable, he made his professional debut in January 2018. He is especially
Hōshōryū_Tomokatsu
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1978)
Japanese sumo wrestler and the oyakata of the Ajigawa stable. He made his professional debut in 1997 and reached the top makuuchi division in 2000. He
Aminishiki_Ryūji
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 2000)
Ishikawa. He began wrestling in a sumo club at his elementary school in first grade. As a child he was fascinated by professional sumo and has stated that one
Ōnosato_Daiki
The following are the events in professional sumo during 2011. Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 13
2011_in_sumo
Sumo wrestler
wrestler under the name of Rohō of Ōtake stable. In September 2008, both were dismissed from professional sumo after testing positive for cannabis. Hakurozan
Hakurozan_Yūta
Sumo wrestler (1943–2026)
2026) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Kanagi, Aomori. He made his professional debut in January 1961, and reached the top division in January 1967. His
Futagodake_Takeshi
Traditional Japanese men's hairstyle
samurai, and in recent times with sumo wrestlers. It was originally a method of using hair to hold a samurai kabuto helmet steady atop the head in battle,
Chonmage
Training places in professional sumo
In professional sumo wrestling, an ichimon (一門; lit. 'clan' or 'family') is a grouping of stables. Because of their specific nature, clans are also sometimes
Ichimon_(sumo)
Japanese sumo wrestler (1903–1938)
kʲi], December 15, 1903 – December 4, 1938) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kōchi. He was the sport's 32nd yokozuna. He won a total of
Tamanishiki_San'emon
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1984)
Kazuhiro) in Yanagawa, Fukuoka) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler. Wrestling for Sadogatake stable, he made his professional debut in 2002,
Kotoshōgiku_Kazuhiro
Russian-Japanese sumo wrestler
komusubi. His younger brother is also a former sumo wrestler, under the name of Hakurozan. In September 2008 both were banned from the sport for life after
Rohō_Yukio
Russian sumo wrestler (born 1983)
Михаханов) is a Russian former sumo wrestler. His highest rank was makushita 43. In 2017, he became the heaviest professional sumo wrestler ever by reaching
Ōrora_Satoshi
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1984)
Yama, is a Japanese retired sumo wrestler from the city of Saitama in Saitama Prefecture. He made his professional debut in January 2007, and reached the
Yamamotoyama_Ryūta
Japanese former sumo wrestler
Japanese former sumo wrestler from Obanazawa. He made his professional debut in 1984 and after reaching the top makuuchi division in 1990, he remained
Kotonowaka_Terumasa
Mongolian sumo wrestler
Лхагвасүрэнᠪᠢᠮᠪᠠᠴᠢᠯᠠᠭᠤᠨ ᠪ ᡀᠠᠭᠪᠠᠰᠦᠢᠷᠦᠡᠭ᠌)) is a Mongolian professional sumo wrestler. He made his debut in March 2015 representing Michinoku stable under the name Kiribayama
Kirishima_Tetsuo
Japanese sumo wrestler
in the Japan Sumo Association, under the name Inagawa. He reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age in September 2008. Glossary of sumo
Yoshinohana_Masaki
Japanese sumo wrestler (1956–2018)
Japanese sumo wrestler from Usuki, Oita, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. He held the record for most consecutive victories from entry into sumo for several
Itai_Keisuke
Sumo wrestler
a former sumo wrestler from Osaka Prefecture, Japan. He made his professional debut in January 2005 and reached the top makuuchi division in September
Gōeidō_Gōtarō
Japanese sumo wrestler
professional sumo wrestler from Kurayoshi, Tottori. He was the sport's 53rd yokozuna. He made his professional debut in 1959, reaching the top division in 1963
Kotozakura_Masakatsu_I
Japanese sumo wrestler
Japanese sumo wrestler from Yanagawa, Chikugo Province. He was the sport's 10th yokozuna. Although the name of the style of the yokozuna 's in-ring ceremony
Unryū_Kyūkichi
Japanese sumo wrestler (1934–2021)
born as Osamu Annen (23 February 1934 — 8 February 2021) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō. As an active wrestler he was first known as Annenyama
Haguroyama_Sojō
South Korean sumo (born 1977)
1 July 1977, as Kim Seong Taek) is a former sumo wrestler from Incheon, South Korea. He was the first sumo wrestler to reach the top makuuchi division
Kasugaō_Katsumasa
Japanese sumo wrestler
elder in the Japan Sumo Association, under the name Takenawa. He left the Sumo Association in January 2008. Glossary of sumo terms List of past sumo wrestlers
Harunoyama_Tatsunao
Japanese sumo wrestler
Hiroshi; 11 January 1948 – 8 October 2018) was a Japanese sumo and professional wrestler. Born in Nanao, Ishikawa, he was the sport's 54th yokozuna and is
Wajima_Hiroshi
world championships medalists in amateur sumo. The International Sumo Federation (ISF) is the governing body of amateur sumo in the world. First World Championships
List of World Sumo Championships medalists (men)
List_of_World_Sumo_Championships_medalists_(men)
The following are the events in professional sumo during 2009. Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 January – 25 January Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 15
2009_in_sumo
Japanese sumo wrestler
Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ehime Prefecture. He was the sport's 39th yokozuna. He was born Hagimori Kanematsu (萩森 金松) in Nishiuwa District.
Maedayama_Eigorō
active sumo wrestlers List of heaviest sumo wrestlers List of non-Japanese sumo wrestlers List of sumo elders List of sumo record holders List of sumo tournament
List_of_past_sumo_wrestlers
Japanese sumo wrestler
sumo wrestler from Yamaga, Kumamoto, Japan. He made his professional debut in 1999 and broke into the top makuuchi division nine years later in 2008.
Chiyohakuhō_Daiki
The following were the events in professional sumo during 2016. Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 10 January – 24 January Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, 13
2016_in_sumo
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1977)
later in 2008. His highest rank was maegashira 7. He retired in April 2011 after the Japan Sumo Association found him guilty of involvement in match-fixing
Kotokasuga_Keigo
Japanese sumo wrestler
He retired in 2008 and is now a sumo coach. In February 2010 he took over the running of Kataonami stable. He entered professional sumo in January 1994
Tamakasuga_Ryōji
Japanese sumo wrestler
professional sumo wrestler from Sükhbaatar Province, Mongolia. He was a member of the top makuuchi division from November 2006 until his retirement in March
Kakuryū_Rikisaburō
Japanese sumo wrestler
July 6, 1960) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Aomori. He joined professional sumo in 1981, reaching the top makuuchi division just
Asahifuji_Seiya
Japanese sumo wrestler
Japanese sumo wrestler, who is formally recognised as the second yokozuna. Ayagawa came from Tochigi prefecture and was promoted to ōzeki in 1717. According
Ayagawa_Gorōji
Mongolian sumo wrestler (born 1993)
professional sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar. Wrestling for Kataonami stable, his highest rank has been maegashira 16. Tamashōhō was born in Mongolia into
Tamashōhō_Manpei
Japanese sumo wrestler
professional sumo wrestler from Tsukuba, Ibaraki. He was the sport's 34th yokozuna. He was born Sakata Tomojiro (坂田 供次郎). He had lost his father in the Russo-Japanese
Minanogawa_Tōzō
Japanese sumo wrestler
Inazuma Raigorō (Japanese: 稲妻 雷五郎; 1802 – March 29, 1877) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Awazaki, Hitachi Province (now Inashiki, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Inazuma_Raigorō
Sumo wrestler
is a Mongolian-Japanese former sumo wrestler. He made his debut in January 2000, reaching the top makuuchi division in March 2003. He won four special
Asasekiryū_Tarō
Japanese sumo and professional wrestler
Shin'ichi), is a former sumo wrestler from Hyōgo prefecture in Japan. His highest rank was maegashira 9. He was thrown out of the sport in February 2009 after
Wakakirin_Shinichi
Sumo wrestling championship
The Sumo World Championships is an amateur sumo competition organized by the International Sumo Federation. The men's competition started in 1992 and the
Sumo_World_Championships
Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1971)
ranks alongside his younger brother Takanohana Kōji saw a boom in sumo's popularity in the early 1990s. He is the elder son of the former ōzeki Takanohana
Wakanohana_Masaru
Japanese sumo wrestler
professional sumo wrestler from Aki, Kōchi. He made his professional debut in January 2005 and reached the top makuuchi division in March 2007, retiring in July
Tochiōzan_Yūichirō
Japanese sumo wrestler
professional sumo wrestler from Okazaki City. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1999. He reached the top makuuchi division in November
Kotomitsuki_Keiji
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