The sumo fight lasts only a few seconds (up to a minute).
True
In Japan kids learn SUMO in grade school.
True
In Japan only men can officially become sumo wrestler.
True
Yokozuna (grand champion), Ōrora, weighs 292 kg (645 pounds).
True
Sometimes young sumo wrestlers even fight kids.
False
Many wrestlers suffer from brain injuries due to the exteme violence.
True
Someone trained to do medical work, esp. emergencies ('ambulancier').
paramedic
Where do the wrestlers live and train?
The live in STABLES.
Before they start the wrestlers throw white pepper to cast away the evil spirits.
FALSE
Even though SUMO gets a lot of criticism, it's still very popular in Japan.
TRUE
