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Sumo: A History of the Sport

Sumo: A History of the Sport - Paperback

by Judah Lyons
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Availability:In StockContributor:Judah LyonsSeries:Sports Shorts #2Publish date:2019-03-07Pages:76
Language:EnglishPublisher:Minute Help, Inc.ISBN-13:9781629177496ISBN-10:1629177490UPC:9781629177496Book Category:Sports & Recreation, History, ReligionBook Subcategory:Wrestling, Asia, ShintoismBook Topic:JapanSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.16 inchesWeight:0.2205Product ID:SCTAJ06F74

Sumo is the official national sport of Japan, as recognized by the country's government. It is built around the simple concept of two nigh-naked men battling within a small roped ring, but actually has a far deeper meaning, which encompasses both Shinto beliefs and Japan's most subtle cultural nuances.

Historical records have the sport dating back at least 1500 years, with popular myths linking the sport to events even further back than that.

Professionalized in the 18th century, sumo continues to thrive in the present-day, staging six tournaments a year with the average weight of competitors around 140 kilograms (308 lbs).


Language:EnglishPublisher:Minute Help, Inc.ISBN-13:9781629177496ISBN-10:1629177490UPC:9781629177496Book Category:Sports & Recreation, History, ReligionBook Subcategory:Wrestling, Asia, ShintoismBook Topic:JapanSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.16 inchesWeight:0.2205Product ID:SCTAJ06F74
Publisher: Minute Help, Inc.

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