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Sumo 2002

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Sumo 2002 game quiz
"The sport of Sumo still enjoys immense popularity in Japan, filled with drama, tension and thrills. This quiz covers Sumo in 2002, with a few challenges for the afficianado and some useful trivia for the beginner. Enjoy!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. At the beginning of 2002, who were the two wrestlers holding the rank of Yokozuna, the highest in Sumo?
    Musashimaru and Konishiki
    Musashimaru and Takanohana
    Takanohana and Akebono
    Akebono and Konishiki


2. Who won the January Grand Tournament?
    Tochiazuma
    Kotomitsuki
    Musashimaru
    Kaio


3. Sumo has become more and more international. In Makuuchi, Juryo and Makushita, Sumo's top three divisions respectively, which of the following countries was NOT represented at the beginning of 2002?
    Mongolia
    Georgia
    South Korea
    Italy


4. Once in the Dohyo ('ring'), how long may top division (Makuucchi) wrestlers delay the commencement of a Sumo bout?
    Four minutes
    Twenty minutes
    Thirty seconds
    Indefinitely


5. Up until 2002 (300 years of competitive Sumo), how many Sumo Wrestlers have attained Sumo's top rank?
    67
    27
    415
    138


6. Who was the heaviest wrestler in the top (Makuuchi) division (2002)?
    Musashimaru
    Kaiho
    Toki
    Musoyama


7. Where is the November Grand Tournament held each year?
    Hiroshima
    Okinawa
    Kyushu
    Sapporo


8. How do wrestlers attain the rank of Yokozuna, Sumo's highest rank?
    By paying a tribute to the Sumo Association and producing a petition signed by at least 10000 people
    By winning two tournaments in succession whilst holding the rank of Ozeki (second highest) and being judged to have a suitable character
    By winning three tournaments
    By defeating the incumbent Grand Champion


9. Who won the July 2002 Nagoya Grand Tournament?
    Musashimaru
    Asashoryu
    Tochiazuma
    Chiyotaikai


10. Sumo has a complex ranking system, with frequent promotions and demotions. True or false: A Yokozuna (top-ranked wrestler) can be demoted?
    True
    False


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Compiled Jun 28 12