British Sumo was proudly represented at the Junior European Sumo Championships in Estonia, where Mackenzie competed in both the -100kg and Openweight divisions in what was his final outing at U18 level. Drawn against some of the toughest opponents in Europe, including athletes from Ukraine, Georgia, and Poland, Mackenzie showed that he not only belonged…

Tallinn, Estonia – Saturday, September 27, 2025 The 2025 Junior European Sumo Championships exploded into action today in Tallinn, Estonia, and Team GB’s youngest athletes, the Under-15 (U15) squad, delivered a truly inspiring performance, laying down a strong marker on the first day of competition. Our British juniors went toe-to-toe with the continent’s finest, demonstrating…

British Sumo continues to go from strength to strength as our youth athletes prepare to travel to Tallinn, Estonia, for the 2025 Junior European Sumo Championships, taking place September 26–28. This year, Team GB Juniors will be represented by Mackenzie Griffiths, David Tarasenko, and Ishbel Coffield, who have all trained tirelessly in preparation for Europe’s…

On Saturday, September 20, 2025,  Southampton Sumo Club and South Coast Sumo from Portsmouth held a joint training session, demonstrating the collaborative spirit that’s helping to grow the sport in the UK. The two clubs, led by Lance Wicks (Southampton) and Chay Hext (South Coast), share a special connection. Lance, a Judo black belt, first…

A 15-year-old from Hull, Nicholas Tarasenko, has taken a historic step for British sumo by joining one of Japan’s elite sumo stables. His acceptance into Minato-beya in Saitama is a moment of huge pride, not only for Nicholas and his family, but for the entire British sumo community. Nicholas first discovered sumo just two years…