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The Japan Sumo Federation, Nihon Sumo Kyokai www.sumo.org.jp

International Sumo Federation www.amateursumo.com
European Sumo Union www.eurosumo.com
British Sumo Federation www.sumo.org.uk
Sumo Canada Basho www.sumo-canada.co.jp

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1 Sumo Terminology
The following questions regard the terms and traditions of Sumo wrestling, a fantastic traditional sport of Japan. The quiz will be quite difficult for beginners, but very informative, I hope. Please enjoy!
Difficult
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Nov 10 01
591 plays
2 Non-Japanese in Sumo
The ancient sport of sumo opened up to the world in the 1980s and '90s as a slow trickle of non-Japanese rikishi turned into a torrent. Hawaiians, Mongolians, Russians, this quiz is about the people that lead sumo's international push.
Difficult
10 Q
hews
Jan 07 08
156 plays
3 Sumo 2002
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!
Tough
10 Q
hews
Jul 17 02
261 plays
4 Sumo Madness
Here's a few questions on the history and some general facts on this great Japanese sport.
Difficult
10 Q
graz1
Mar 07 04
285 plays
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Last Updated Aug 08 12 5:07 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* A Sumo wrestler's waist-belt is adorned by stiffened silk cords which serve merely as ornamentation. What are these dangling adornments called?
* What is the backless skirt called that Sumo wrestlers wear while not in the ring?
* Sumo wrestlers of the Yokozuna rank (the highest ranking) wear their hair in a style resembling the leaf of what plant?
* The referee in a Sumo match wears a hat of very distinctive style. What is this hat called?
* Performing a mostly ceremonial function, constantly encouraging the Sumo wrestlers to grapple, the referee of a Sumo wrestling match still plays an integral part in the spectacle. What is the Japanese term for this referee?


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