The International Sumo Federation (IFS) is the largest international governing body of sport
Sumo
is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a ''rikishi'' (wrestler) attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring (''dohyō'') or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet (usually by thr ...
with over 87 member countries. It was formed in 1992 and is the only Sumo organization recognised by the
International Olympic Committee
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World Anti-Doping Agency
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History
Members
International Sumo Federation has 87 established National Sumo Federations.
Organization
International Sumo Federation encourages the sport's development worldwide, including holding international championships. A key aim of the federation is to have Sumo recognized as an Olympic sport. Accordingly, amateur tournaments are divided into weight classes.
Weight classes
1992–2018
Age restrictions of 13–18 years old apply
2019–present
Age restrictions of 13–18 years old apply
Presidents
Events
Discipline championships
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Sumo World Championships The Sumo World Championships is an amateur sumo competition organized by the International Sumo Federation. The men's competition started in 1992 and the women's competition started in 2001, with both competitions having been held together. The com ...
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European Sumo Championships
The European Sumo Championships are two rival sumo competitions organized by the European Sumo Union (ESU) and the European Sumo Federation. A split occurred in 2012, where two rival championships were held, the ESU event taking place in Hungary ...
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North American Sumo Championships
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Oceania Sumo Championships
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Other events
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Sumo at the World Games
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Sumo at the 2013 World Combat Games
See also
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Australian Sumo Federation
The Australian Sumo Federation is the organization that currently governs sumo for men and women in Australia.
Structure
The national body has state and club member associations:
* Gold Coast Sumo Club
* Sydney Sumo Club
* Victorian Sumo As ...
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Japan Sumo Association
The is the body that operates and controls professional sumo wrestling (called ''Ōzumō'', 大相撲) in Japan under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). ''Rikishi'' (active ...
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US Sumo Federation
United States Sumo Federation is the organization that currently governs sumo for both men and women in the US. The main tournament they organise is the annual U.S. Sumo National Championships.
Notable current & past athletes
* Emmanuel Yarbro ...
References
External links
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{{International Sports Federations
Sumo organizations
IOC-recognised international federations
Sports organizations established in 1992
Martial arts organizations