Sumo na hÉireann

Sumo Béal Feirste squad after a hard evening of shiko, suriashi, butsukari and practice bouts.

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Nathan and Seán of Dublin Sumo Club appearing yesterday on Ireland AM on Virgin Media, helping to educate the island on the ancient national sport of Japan.

Did you tune in and check it out?

Na Buachaillí ó Sumo Baile Átha Cliath

Dublin Sumo Club Training Thursdays 6.30-7.30pm in Inchicore.
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Ireland had a fantastic weekend at the British Isles Sumo Championships held in Belfast on January 31st 2026. We fought hard and had many athletes make it to the podium.

-70kg Gold - Eoghan Gorrel - Mid Ulster Sumo @ Yodha Martial Marts

-85kg Gold - Ryan Roddy - Mid Ulster Sumo Martial Arts

-85kg Silver - Johnny Templeton - Belfast Sumo Club

-92kg Gold - Ryan Roddy - Mid Ulster Sumo Martial Arts

-100kg Bronze - Nathan Featherstone - Dublin Sumo Club

-115kg Gold - Petro Kurchenko - Independant - Ballina

+115kg Gold - Elvis Mickans - Belfast Sumo Club/ Dublin Sumo Club

+115kg Bronze - Matthew Wilson - Belfast Sumo Club

Open-Weight Gold - Elvis Mickans - Belfast Sumo Club/ Dublin Sumo Club

Well done to all the men and women of Irish Sumo who fought for Ireland at the BISC. You did your home proud!

Ireland is a newcomer to the sport of sumo, but is already making its mark on the British Isles and beyond. We appreciate all the support from our fans, families, wrestlers, referees, coaches and volunteers, without whom we would not be competing in this ancient and fascinating sport.

Team Ireland at the British Isles Sumo Championship. We had a very successful day with seven of the wrestlers pictured here making it to the podium.

Podium pics and action shots coming soon

We are ready for the British Isles Sumo Championships in Béal Feirste!

Matches kick off tomorrow at 10am at Ulster University Sports Centre Belfast.

E-tickets still available at Irishsumo.com
Cash tickets available at the door

BISC Athlete Announcement

Sonny Bell

Fighting out of London at Light-heavyweight and often competing in thel heavyweight and openweight divisions, Sonny is a favourite at Januarys BISC and is sure to bring excellence and excitement to the ring.

He is a five year veteran of British Sumo, Head Coach of Sumo England and , and British Champion. His strength, discipline and competitive mind set was shaped through early competition in both Rugby and Rowing, but it all clicked when he discovered the power, technique and tradition of SUMO!

Whether Its stepping onto the dohyo, guiding others, or promoting sumo across the UK, Sonny is a key figure in the growth of British Sumo. He is committed to helping the sport grow and thrive.

Irishsumo.com

BISC Athlete Announcement

Luke Etherington

Born and bred on the south coast of England and fighting out of , Luke weighs in at 85kg.

With a base in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and a lifelong immersion in alternative sub-cultures, Luke brings raw explosive energy, unpredictable movements and a certain chaos to the dohyo.

See Luke clash with the best in Britain and Ireland at the 2026 British Isles Sumo Championships!

Tickets available at irishsumo.com

BISC Athlete Announcement

Jolene Harwood

Coming from the south east of England and weighing in at 54kg, Jolene found sumo in 2025 through South Coast Sumo and coach Chay Hext.

As a yoga teacher, Jolene has excellent balance, flexibility and focus, which are essential to all forms of wrestling, particularly sumo!

Jolene hopes to convert her physical yoga skills into dohyo success at the 2026 BISC. She is one of many women in the UK and Ireland discovering that sumo is a sport for everyone!

To see Jolene in action, get your tickets at:

Irishsumo.com

British Sumo

https://www.newstalk.com/shows/moncrieff-234861

Tune in to newstalk at 2.45pm today to hear the first ever Irish female sumo wrestler, Tori, talk about womens sumo.

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Dublin Sumo Club finally opens its doors to the public!

Thursday 13th November 2025
6.30pm in Inchicore

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