London’s Royal Albert Hall has swapped violins for loincloths this week as 40 sumo wrestlers take part in the city’s first Grand Sumo Tournament in 34 years. The five-day event marks the Japan Sumo Association’s first outing abroad since 2013, bringing the ancient sport’s rituals and muscle to one of the world’s most iconic stages.
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