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Sumo wrestling
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a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground
What is "sumo wrestling"?
Sumo wrestling is a traditional Japanese sport where two wrestlers, called rikishi, compete to force each other out of a circular ring or to make any part of the opponent's body, except the soles of the feet, touch the ground. Wrestlers wear a loincloth-like garment called a mawashi and use various techniques, including pushing, shoving, and throwing. The sport is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, with rituals and ceremonies that are performed before each match. Sumo matches are usually very brief, often lasting only a few seconds, but require strength, balance, and strategy.
Examples
He trained rigorously to compete in sumo wrestling tournaments.
The objective of sumo wrestling is to push or throw your opponent out of the ring.
