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Is sumo wrestling dying out?

14 October 2023

5:00 PM

14 October 2023

5:00 PM

For any young athletes harbouring ambitions of being a sumo wrestler, there was some good news this week. The Japanese Sumo Association (JSA) has decided to relax its height and weight requirements for young recruits, opening up the sport to those previously barred for being too short or too slight.

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