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Sumo The Unconventional Route As McLaren Grapples For Japan
January 12, 2017
Sumo and sports cars are an unlikely pairing but British car maker McLaren, a challenger brand in Japan, has broken new ground with its sponsorship of Masakatsu Ishiura,…
McDonalds remains sumo sponsor despite scandal
February 14, 2011
Despite losing significant sponsors and media partner following the 2010 match-fixing scandal, sumo wrestling in Japan has retained McDonalds as a major sponsor.
Sponsors Plan Return to Sumo After Baseball Betting Scandal
August 27, 2010
Sponsors are returning to sumo wrestling after abandoning the sport amid a national betting scandal.
McDonald's Japan Stands by Sumo Wrestlers
July 14, 2010
McDonald's Japan will continue providing prize money for Sumo tournaments despite widespread withdrawal of sponsorship from other firms. McDonald's plans to provide prize money for the upcoming Nagoya…
More sponsors exit sumo following betting scandal
July 1, 2010
Fuji Xerox and food company Natori Co have walked away from deals with Sumo Wrestling in Japan as a result of an illegal betting scandal.
Sponsors Withdraw Over Sumo Gambling Scandal
June 25, 2010
Top sumo wrestling sponsor Nagatanien Co has discontinued its association with the sport after Japanese police exposed widespread illegal gambling.
