Definition of sumo
:a Japanese form of wrestling in which a contestant loses if he is forced out of the ring or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground
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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, an election in Kenya, Mount Sinabung erupts again, the launch of a Soyuz rocket in Kazakhstan, elementary school sumo wrestlers in Japan, a snow leopard cub in France, and much more.
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The Mongolian grand champion Hakuho set the record for most career wins in sumo after capturing the Nagoya grand sumo tournament.
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Japan’s national sport of sumo, racked by scandals in recent years and dominated by Mongolian wrestlers, is finally getting a local champion again.
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Watching sumo requires that visitors sit on tatami mats and are absolutely still and silent for approximately two hours.
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Origin and Etymology of sumo
SUMO Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of sumo for English Language Learners
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: a Japanese form of wrestling that is performed by very large men
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