London to host second Grand Sumo Tournament in October 2025

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London will host its second Grand Sumo Tournament in October 2025 at the Royal Albert Hall. This follows the first event held there in 1991, making London the only city outside Japan to host professional sumo wrestling. The tournament will feature 40 top sumo wrestlers from Japan. Organizers faced delays due to scheduling conflicts and the COVID-19 pandemic before finalizing the event. In 1991, special preparations included building a reinforced stage and importing soil for the competition. The upcoming event aims to celebrate sumo's cultural significance and traditions.


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