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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, shovi...
Girth, grit and training can bring victory in Japan's most beloved traditional sport. Sumo wrestling dates back to Shinto ceremonies more than 1,000 years ol...
The following is an alphabetical list of all active professional sumo wrestlers in the top makuuchi division, and all those currently in lower divisions who have a Wikipedia article. Please refer to professional sumo divisions for more information about the separate divisions.
Sumo wrestlers are called rikishi fighters. They’re typically enrolled in a heya (sumo wrestling school) as teenagers and spend the rest of their career living, sleeping, and socializing with other members of the heya.
NHK WORLD TV offers a sumo highlights show for sumo fans around the globe.
Today, elements of the Shinto religion remain an integral part of Sumo wrestling, while the sport’s greatest contenders are elevated to celebrity status. We take a look at the life and times of the biggest names in Sumo.
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.
In Japan, sumo wrestling was under Imperial patronage between 710 and 1185 and was a popular spectator sport. During this era it was refined from a brutal submission spectacle into a highly ritualized toppling match in which victory could be gained by forcing the opponent out of a 15-foot circle.
The top sumo wrestlers are celebrities in Japan; they earn thousands of dollars a month, have fan clubs and retain their prestigious titles for life. On tournament days, they’re welcomed to the stadium by cheering fans asking for autographs and photos.
Sumo Wrestling is what Japan is famous for! Learn the rules, workouts, where to see a match and even meet real sumo wrestlers!