Sodick Sumo Club's Shun Ikeda Wins Senior Men's Heavyweight Division at the 5th All Japan Sumo Individual Weight Class Championship
Sodick Sumo Club member Shun Ikeda won the Senior Men's Heavyweight division (115kg+) at the '5th All Japan Sumo Individual Weight Class Championship'. As a result, Ikeda has been selected to represent Japan in the heavyweight division at the 'World Sumo Championship' to be held in Azerbaijan in October this year.
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Sodick Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Shun Ikeda, a member of its sumo club, won the Senior Men's Heavyweight division (115kg or more) at the '5th All Japan Sumo Individual Weight Class Championship' held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Yasukuni Shrine Sumo Arena.
Following this victory, Mr. Ikeda has been selected to represent Japan in the heavyweight division at the 'World Sumo Championship' (host country: Azerbaijan) to be held in October this year.
Shun Ikeda
■ About Sodick Sumo Club
The club was established in April 2019. With the aim of developing good corporate citizens, members engage in competition while balancing their work duties. In its first year, the club won the team second division at the All Japan Corporate Sumo Championship, and in 2024, it won the team first division at the All Japan Corporate Sumo Championship. In individual competitions, members have also won numerous titles, including victories at the National Adult Sumo Championship, All Japan Sumo Individual Weight Class Championship, Emperor's Cup All Japan Sumo Championship, and World Sumo Championship.
Furthermore, the club contributes to the community through sumo, such as providing instruction at local sumo classes. Moving forward, the club will continue to strive for top finishes in various tournaments and engage in various activities, from promoting and developing sumo to guiding and nurturing young people.
Following this victory, Mr. Ikeda has been selected to represent Japan in the heavyweight division at the 'World Sumo Championship' (host country: Azerbaijan) to be held in October this year.
Shun Ikeda
■ About Sodick Sumo Club
The club was established in April 2019. With the aim of developing good corporate citizens, members engage in competition while balancing their work duties. In its first year, the club won the team second division at the All Japan Corporate Sumo Championship, and in 2024, it won the team first division at the All Japan Corporate Sumo Championship. In individual competitions, members have also won numerous titles, including victories at the National Adult Sumo Championship, All Japan Sumo Individual Weight Class Championship, Emperor's Cup All Japan Sumo Championship, and World Sumo Championship.
Furthermore, the club contributes to the community through sumo, such as providing instruction at local sumo classes. Moving forward, the club will continue to strive for top finishes in various tournaments and engage in various activities, from promoting and developing sumo to guiding and nurturing young people.