Deep Sumo - British Champion

Hi. My name’s Deep, and I’m from London.

I’ve had a love for Sumo Wrestling from a very young age, because for me it’s about values; agility, balance, strength; and then entertainment.

Under the guidance of my coach, Steve Pateman of British Sumo, I am a 10x British and 4x international champion and gold medallist, for which I’m grateful.

Having the opportunity to represent my country, faith, and family is a real blessing for me that I cherish each time I step into the ring.

I believe I will be the first British Asian Yokozuna by 2026, with further success in Japan, Europe and the US too, but do need the necessary support to do so.

Finally, I want to share the secret of how I plan to win every heart and match ahead; it’s the Japanese word ‘Hakkeyoi’, which is used when bouts commence, and that literally means ‘Put some spirit into it’, because we all have the same spirit within us; we just need to know it, believe in it, and become one with it.

Thank you.