1998 Photo Contest, Sports, Honorable mention
Photographer

Craig Golding

The Sydney Morning Herald

01 June, 1997

The initial ceremonials preceding the fights at the Australian Grand Sumo Tournament, Sydney, Australia. The tournament brought together 36 of the world's top 40 sumo wrestlers to compete. On the second night, the Japanese wrestler Takanohana emerged as the winner after defeating the only other wrestler boasting the rank of 'yokozuna' (champion of champions), Akebono of Hawaii.

About the photographer

Craig Golding

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