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Sumo (Japanese: 相撲, Hepburn: sumō, Japanese pronunciation: [ˈsɯmoː], lit. 'striking one another')[1] is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a rikishi (wrestler) attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring (dohyō) or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet (usually by throwing, shoving...

Feb 23, 2024 · Sumo wrestling, a sport steeped in history and tradition, has been a cornerstone of Japanese culture for centuries. This comprehensive article delves into the depths of Sumo wrestling, exploring its historical origins, cultural significance, unique rules, and the life of a …

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2 days ago · Hot Springs, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas' first sumo tournament will be held Friday evening at Bank OZK Arena at the Hot Springs Convention Center and features sumo wrestlers billed as the world's ...

Feb 24, 2025 · sumo, style of Japanese wrestling in which weight, size, and strength are of the greatest importance, though speed and suddenness of attack are also useful.

Sumo (相撲, sumō) is a Japanese style of wrestling and Japan's national sport. It originated in ancient times as a performance to entertain the Shinto deities. Many rituals with religious background, such as the symbolic purification of the ring with salt, are still followed today.

Jul 5, 2023 · Sumo is a sport where two opponents donning “mawashi” loincloths around their waists grapple against each other in a clay-filled ring, or dohyo. The aim of the game is to push or throw their opponent out of the ring or force them to touch the dohyō with anything other than the soles of their feet.

Apr 7, 2017 · Sumo (Ozumo) is an ancient form of wrestling which has long been the national sport of Japan. Its origins go back to the Yayoi period (c. 300 BCE - c. 300 CE) and it incorporates many elements of the Shinto religion in its various rituals and conventions, the combination of which usually last much longer than the actual sporting contest.

In both pro sumo and international sumo, the rules are very simple: either force your opponent out of the 15-foot diameter “dohyo” (sumo ring) or make your opponent touch the ground with any part of the body other than the soles of the feet.