【The Centennial Tournament】Revival of Sumo Glory

Sumo originated in Japan, the only country where it is practised professionally and where it is considered the national sport. [2][3] It is considered a gendai budō, which refers to modern Japanese martial arts, but the sport has a history spanning many c

Sumo is more than a sport—it’s a living tradition shaped by centuries of ritual and belief. Rooted in Japan’s ancient Shinto religion, sumo combines athletic competition with spiritual ceremony.

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

The governing body of professional sumo is the Japan Sumo Association. Six tournaments are held every year: three in Tokyo (January, May and September) and one each in Osaka (March), Nagoya (July) and Fukuoka(November). Each tournament lasts 15 days durin

Sumo is a form of wrestling unique to Japan, which is the only country where it is practiced professionally and regarded as a national sport. There are six annual tournaments held each year, taking place in the odd-numbered months. Each tournament lasts f

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Over 600 rikishi, or wrestlers, compete in Grand Sumo. They’re divided by ability into 10 ranks. The five highest ranks are called Makunouchi, or Top Division. Grand Sumo tournaments last for...