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Breaking the Holy Ring - Women take on Sumo

February 17, 2024

Traditionally, Sumo is exclusively practiced by men. In Grand – Sumo, women are not even allowed to step inside the dohyo, or holy ring. 20 year old Rio Hasegawa lives and practices Sumo in Tokyo. One day she wants to become World Champion.

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