Japan Sumo

The UAE is set to welcome its first international professional sumo competition this weekend, bringing elite wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia and Egypt to Abu Dhabi for a 36-bout showdown. The All-Star Sumo Competition will take place at Space42 Arena on Saturday, September 26, marking the first time international professional sumo will be staged in the UAE. The one-day event will feature nine wrestlers weighing between 140kg and 250kg, with several competitors boasting hundreds of professional bouts. Hosted by the Department of Culture and

The All-Star Sumo Competition, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will take place at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on September 26. The event will mark the UAE’s first international professional sumo competition, bringing one of Japan’s oldest sporting traditions to audiences in the capital. Nine Elite Rikishi to Compete Nine professional rikishi from Japan, Mongolia and Egypt will compete across 36 bouts. The lineup features athletes with world championship titles, Emperor’s Cup honours and