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The Grand Sumo Tournament comes to the Royal Albert Hall.

Over 40 elite sumo wrestlers from Japan will battle for the coveted title of Grand Champion over five days.

Witness the battle of power and endurance between these great athletes.

From the 15th to the 19th of October.

For tickets and more information, head to royal albert hall.com Tautus Scarlett, I apologise for upsetting you.

It's a really hard situation, mother.

I can never be sitting here where you are. I never will be. I've been doing this job for 37 years.

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