Sumo World Campionships
Top Sumo athletes from 25* counties/regions arrive in Tokyo, Japan on 7 & 8 October
Sumo, originally a traditional sport of Japan, is now beloved all over the world.
Sumo attracts many fans because of its clear and easy – to - understand rules.
Fans are excited by matches between international athletes wearing Mawashi with dynamic techniques on Dohyo.
International Sumo Federation (IFS) has been promoting Sumo in the world.
Recently, not only Japan but also Ukraine, Mongolia and Brazil are the leading countries of Sumo.
Please join the Championships to watch dynamic matches by national representatives of Sumo from all over the world at Arena Tahcikawa Tachihi, Tokyo.
【Date】：
(Sat) 7 October 2023 (13:00 - ) ,
The 17th Junior Sumo World Championships
Individual weight categories: -80kg, -100kg, +100kg, Open / Team competitions
The 9th Junior Women Sumo World Championships
Individual weight categories: -60kg, -75kg, +75kg, Open / Team competitions
(Sun) 8 October 2023 (9:00 - )
The 24th Sumo World Championships
Individual weight categories:-85kg, -100kg, -115kg, +115kg, Open / Team competitions
The 15th Women Sumo World Championships
Individual weight categories: -65kg, -73 kg, -80kg, +80kg, Open / Team competitions
【Venue】：
Arena Tahcikawa Tachihi
500-4, Izumicho, Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
https://www.arenatachikawatachihi.com
【Ticket】：
Free of charge
【Organizers】 ：
International Sumo Federation (IFS), Japan Sumo Federation
Do you know sumo?
It's a 1,500 years old Japanese martial art, steeped in the Shinto religion. It's a fast and exciting sport with simple,easy to understand rules.
It's part of the World Games, and is on track for inclusion in the Olympics.
At last count, 84 nations have joined The International Sumo Federation, so it has evolved far beyond its Japanese origins.
Sumo is competitive contact sport. A match is played between two players, designated East and West.
They make the best possible use of the 4.55 meter diameter dohyo and fight, almost naked, using their full strength.
Competitions are open to men and women, however, no contest between man and woman is allowed.
- NEWS
- 2023.04.10 : Women’s Sumo video released on the website. Please check it out!
- 2022.01.10 : Trent Sabo (USA) has been nominated for the IWGA The Athlete of the year 2021.
- 2021.01.07 : Batyr Altyv (RUS) has been nominated for The World Games Greatest Athlete of All Time.
- 2020.11.05 : The 2021 calendar has been updated.
- 2020.04.23 : Postponement of Sumo World Championships in Krotoszyn, Poland till 2021.
- 2020.02.06 : Continental Sumo Championships 2020 calendar updates.
- 2019.09.05 : Compatible with iphone and Android.
