A BRITISH pensioner has become a cult hero in Japan as a leading commentator on SUMO wrestling.
Doreen Simmons, 85, who lives in the heart of sumo land, Ryogoku, has been the voice of the sport for 25 years after falling in love with its traditions.
Her achievements working within the country’s national sport are now
being recognised with a prestigious honour – the Order of the Rising
Sun.The medal was established in 1875 and is one of the highest orders bestowed by the Japanese Government.
Ms Simmons studied at Cambridge University and lived in Nottingham before moving to Japan more than 40 years ago.
It was while working for the Foreign Press Centre that she fell in love with the sport and became a commentator.
The 85-year-old Brit called Doreen who’s the most famous sumo commentator in Japan
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