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The Grand Sumo Tournament is taking place outside of Japan for just the second time, with the competition taking place in London from Wednesday, 15 October until Sunday, 19 October.

London and The Royal Albert Hall also hosted the 1991 edition - the first time a tournament was staged outside Japan in the sport's history.

Explaining why the competition has gone overseas, Hakkaku Rijicho, the Japan Sumo Association chair, said he wanted to "convey to the people of London the appeal of Sumo - an ancient traditional Japanese culture".

Sumo has seen a significant rise in popularity among international fans in recent years, and a rare international tournament abroad could further boost the appeal of Japanese culture abroad. Sumo is also set to visit Paris in 2026.

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Watch live BBC coverage from the Royal Albert Hall

Wednesday 15 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST

Thursday 16 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST

Friday 17 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST

Saturday 18 October - iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST

Sunday 19 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 14:00 BST