WINNER - Sadanoumipublished at 20:34 BST 16 October
Bout Seven
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For the first time 34 years, the Grand Sumo Tournament will be hosted at the Royal Albert Hall in London
The event spans from 15-19 October with live coverage everyday!
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WINNER - Sadanoumipublished at 20:34 BST 16 October
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The Flying Monkey...what a legend!
Godfrey, Worcester
WINNER - Takerufujipublished at 20:31 BST 16 October
Bour Six
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Should be another great evening of bouts. Quality of coverage is fantastic. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the likes Aonishiki taking the championship of at least reaching a play-off.
David, Ballymena
WINNER - Shonannoumipublished at 20:28 BST 16 October
Bout Five
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Thomas Fabbri
live from the Royal Albert Hall
Image source, Thomas FabbriHow many 140kg men can do this? Kotoeiho is the best at it, and the people in the auditorium love it
WINNER - Nishikigipublished at 20:24 BST 16 October
Bout Four
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Bout Three
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And they certainly did just that!
Really looking forward to Hitoshi vs Oshoumi, so good they have this opportunity to show their amazing attributes to a wider audience
Jenson, Salisbury
WINNER - Hitoshipublished at 20:17 BST 16 October
Bout Two
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Bout One
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The first bout is about to begin!
Postpublished at 20:08 BST 16 October
Thomas Fabbri
live from the Royal Albert Hall
Image source, Thomas FabbriYou've heard that some rikishi had huge cheers from the crowd. Here are a few of them:
- Maegashira 8 Ura, a 30-year-old whose incredible skills and unpredictability made him an absolute fan favourite
- Komusubi Aonishiki, a 21-year-old Ukrainian sensation who quickly raised through the ranks
- Komusubi Takayasu, a 35-year-old veteran who came very close to winning tournaments many times, and fans worldwide can't wait to finally see with a title
- Maegashira 1 Tamawashi, the oldest rikishi in the top division (40-year-old), who's never missed a single sumo bout in over two decades. That's 1,733 bouts and counting!
Coming up tonightpublished at 20:05 BST 16 October
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Very much looking forward to day 2! Has been the topic of discussion in work today!!! Keep up the amazing coverage guys!
Cat, Ed & Darcy, North Wales
Why do rikishi throw salt before a bout?published at 19:59 BST 16 October
Image source, Getty ImagesSalt throwing is one of the many rituals that precede a sumo bout. It was originally done to ‘cleans’ the ring of ‘evil spirits’ and bring good luck. Salt can also help with making hands less sweaty, and improve grip on the opponent’s mawashi (belt).
The average rikishi grabs around 200g of salt!
BBC coverage - reminder of what's to come!published at 19:54 BST 16 October
The Grand Sumo Tournament returns to London for the first time in 34 years as over 40 of Japan’s elite maku-uchi rikishi (wrestlers) will compete in the event. The Royal Albert Hall takes centre stage in the Sumo world between 15th – 19th October on Red Button, the BBC Sport website and app.
Friday 17 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST
Saturday 18 October - iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST
Sunday 19 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 14:00 BST
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:50 BST 16 October
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Aonishiki has to be the strongest newcomer in decades. Sure to be an Ozeki soon enough and I predict, a Yokozuna before too long also!
Anon [please remember to put your name]
Postpublished at 19:49 BST 16 October
Media caption, Grand Sumo Tournament: Why is Japansese national sport in London?
Postpublished at 19:44 BST 16 October
Thomas Fabbri
live from the Royal Albert Hall
Image source, Thomas FabbriJapanese sumo commentator Hiro Morita is going through some of the sumo basics. His incredibly enthusiastic style has definitely helped many fans worldwide get into sumo. He's loving it! And the auditorium does too
