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Theo Farrant

In pictures: Ancient Japanese sumo returns to London for the first time in over 30 years

After more than three decades away, the ancient sport of sumo made a triumphant return to London’s Royal Albert Hall, filling the sold-out venue with the sound of stomps, shouts and centuries of tradition.

The Grand Sumo Tournament, which took place across five days, showcased 40 of Japan's top wrestlers (rikishi), and concluded in a dramatic final bout, with Yokozuna Hoshoryu defeating Onosato Daiki to claim the championship title.

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