Sumo
Japanese form of full-contact wrestling
Japancountry of origin
642first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
2disciplines & variants
3international bodies
Sumo is a combat sports and strength sport, part of budō. It originated in Japan, with its first record dating to 642. The sport is governed internationally by Japan Sumo Association (NSK). Wikidata lists 2 disciplines or variants under it.
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
2
Okinawa SumoRyukyuan wrestling
Kamizumo
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Games | 6 | 2001 | 2022 | 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2022 |
World level
World championships
| Championship | Organiser | First held | Every | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumo World Championships | International Sumo Federation (IFS) | 1992 | 1 yr | — |
Editions — seasons or tournaments recorded as separate entries in Wikidata.Nothing found — try another filter.
Governance
Governing bodies
What you need
Equipment and playing area
Equipment