Sumo is a traditional Japanese sport that has gained international recognition in recent years It is a form of wrestling where two wrestlers or rikishi face off in a circular ring or dohyo The objective of the sport is to force your opponent out of the ring or to make them touch the ground with any part of their body other than their feet

In English sumo is simply called “sumo” The word itself comes from the Japanese word 相撲 (sumō) which literally means “striking one another” In Japan sumo is one of the most popular sports and has a long history dating back over 1500 years It is steeped in tradition and has many rituals and customs that are unique to the sport

Sumo wrestlers are often referred to as “sumo wrestlers” in English However the Japanese word for a sumo wrestler is rikishi Rikishi come in different sizes and weight classes ranging from the smallest division jonokuchi to the highest division makuuchi In addition to their weight and size rikishi are also recognized by their distinctive topknot hairstyles and loincloths or mawashi which they wear during matches

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