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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 18/06/2026

Hosting the Grand Sumo Tournament remains a proud moment in London’s sporting history. At the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena, I spoke with Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku Rijicho about growing the sport's popularity back home and how we can bring our capitals closer through Sumo.

Mayor of London and Hakkaku Rijicho greet each other in a traditional wood panelled room.

Two sumo wrestlers wearing colourful patterned robes walk away down a wide indoor corridor. The corridor has tiled walls, overhead signage with Japanese characters, and doors along both sides.

Mayor of London and Hakkaku Rijicho stand in front of a large mural depicting a traditional Japanese court scene with sumo wrestling. The indoor setting has tiled walls, and the artwork spans most of the background.

Interior of a large sumo arena with tiered red seating and a central ring under a suspended roof structure. Mayor of London and Hakkaku Rijicho stands in the foreground on a walkway, with the arena empty and brightly lit, showcasing the scale and layout of the venue.

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Denise Field @df6.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We can't.

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Mitch Words @eurotyke.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Shouldn’t this been in an arena built for the occasion in the garden of Buckingham Palace to celebrate Charlie’s birthday? 🤔

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