# Baku Sumo Championships Show Rising Standards

> Global sumo standards rise at Baku championships with Japan and Ukraine leading medal counts.
- Title: Baku Sumo Championships Show Rising Standards | Shortify
- Summary: Global sumo standards rise at Baku championships with Japan and Ukraine leading medal counts. Japan and Ukraine dominated the 2026 Baku Sumo World…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/10/21/sumo/sumo-world-championships-baku
- Author: John Gunning
- Published: 2026-10-21T06:47:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sumo, baku, japan, ukraine, world championships, gold medals, news, politics, world
## Baku Sumo Championships
The 27th edition of the Sumo World Championships took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, last weekend.
## Japan and Ukraine Lead Medals
Nine of the 12 gold medals available in various men’s and women’s categories went to Japan and Ukraine.
## Other Nations Topping Podiums
Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Bulgaria also topped one podium apiece in the championships.
## Key takeaway

Japan and Ukraine dominated the 2026 Baku Sumo World Championships, securing nine of twelve gold medals across men's and women's categories.