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No, there are no weight classes in sumo. So a wrestler can be matched up with someone who is much heavier. That is why weight gain is so important in sumo training.
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What is a 250 kg Japanese sumo wrestlers weight?
250 kg is the weight.
Are there girl sumo wrestlers?
No. Sumo is traditionally only for men.
Are sumo wrestlers Chinese or Japanese?
Sumo is a Japanese sport. There are Chinese sumo wrestlers.
Who is more stronger wrestlers or sumo wrestlers?
This depends on the sumo wrestler and wrestler in question. However, it can generally be agreed that sumo wrestlers are stronger. (However, many recreational/amateur sumo wrestlers are not strong)
Do women sumo wrestle?
Women are allowed to sumo wrestle but they can only compete at the amateur level. Women are not allowed to touch the sumo wrestling ring or enter professional sumo competition. This is due to the belief that women touching the wrestling ring will make the dohyo not pure.
Do Sumo wrestlers fight by their weight?
No, they actually fight by skill level. Weight is not factored into the competition.
How many sumo wrestlers are there?
one
Can sumo wrestlers be Canadian?
Sumo wrestlers can be of any nationality. It is starting to spread to other countries from Japan. To become a professional is difficult and only occurs in Japan.
Why do sumo wrestlers need Body composition?
Sumo wrestlers need body composition because it adds to their overall mass. They need the weight so if makes it harder for their opponent to move and throw them.
Are there sumo wrestlers in china?
There are Chinese Sumo wrestlers. Those that make the most money are wrestling in Japan.
Do sumo wrestlers eat flies?
YES Sumo wrestlers in ancient japan. Japanese sumo's opened there mouths and swallowed the flies that were on there faces
Are sumo wrestlers nutured?
No.
