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Breaking the Holy Ring — women take on Sumo

November 8, 2024

Traditionally, Sumo is exclusively practiced by men. In Grand – Sumo, women are not even allowed to step inside the dohyo, or holy ring. Twenty-year-old Rio Hasegawa lives and practices Sumo in Tokyo. One day she wants to become World Champion.

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