A shortage of craftsmen capable of creating the vital tools for producing the iconic hairdo sported by sumo wrestlers is threatening to sever the symbol of Japan's national sport at its very roots.

In a sports world where composure and respect are at the forefront, Egypt’s Abdelrahman Elsefy finish brought forth a drastic change of pace for the gold-medal sumo match of the men’s ...

He had won 11 championships, which is the 10th most in the annals of modern sumo history. His fighting technique depended on using his enormous stature to knock opponents out of the ring.