In Japan, women’s sumo battles tradition and a male-dominated system for survival

More than 100 women gathered astatine the Kyoto City Budo Centre to signifier sumo wrestling. Despite historical resistance, pistillate information successful sumo is increasing, with implicit 600 women progressive successful assorted clubs. The Japan Sumo Association does not recognise women's sumo, leaving galore to trust connected backstage clubs for training. Coaches and athletes explicit anticipation for aboriginal Olympic inclusion arsenic they enactment to physique awareness.