The latest rankings also reflect a broader reshuffling as new contenders edge closer to the top.

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The next generation is arriving fast, with three highly rated young wrestlers set to debut and potentially challenge the sport's current leaders.

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A new role as wakamonogashira may bring overdue attention to the little-known veterans who help keep sumo running.

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In Ireland, an amateur sumo federation spanning north and south is navigating identity, politics and funding while building an inclusive sport from the ground up.

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