Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Hakuho Quits Japan Sumo, Plans Global Sumo Governing Body
Hakuho, who was a very famous sumo wrestler, has left the Japan Sumo Association.
He was a Grand Champion and is considered by many to be the best wrestler ever.
Hakuho was told he had to close his training team due to the behavior of one of his wrestlers.
Hakuho has decided to start a new organization to govern sumo worldwide.
He wants to expand sumo to other countries.
He is getting support from Toyota's chairman, who is interested in helping.
Hakuho is setting out to contribute to sumo from outside Japan.
Hakuho is trying to bring the world closer together through sumo.
Hakuho, a retired Yokozuna, quit the Japan Sumo Association.
Hakuho was reportedly sanctioned due to the behavior of a wrestler in his stable.
Hakuho plans to create a global body to govern sumo.
He cited unfair treatment of wrestlers trained under him as a reason for leaving.
Toyota's Chairman, Akio Toyoda, has expressed interest in supporting Hakuho's new project.
- Who
- Hakuho, a retired Yokozuna wrestler.
- What
- Hakuho quit the Japan Sumo Association and plans to form a global sumo governing body.
- When
- Announced on Monday.
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan
- Why
- Hakuho wants to expand sumo globally and felt there was no hope of reopening his stable.
Japan Sumo Association
Hakuho
Treatment of Wrestlers
Japan Sumo Association
The Association sanctioned Hakuho over his stable.
Hakuho
Views the closing of the stable as an unfair punishment of the wrestlers.
- Wrestler
- Hakuho
- Former Rank
- Yokozuna (Grand Champion)
- Nationality
- Mongolian (Japanese Citizen)
- Departure Reason
- Disagreement with Japan Sumo Association
- New Goal
- Establish a world sumo governing body
- Support
- Akio Toyoda (Toyota Chairman)
- Retired From Wrestling
- 2021