Yokozuna (grand champion), Ōrora, weighs 292 kg (645 pounds).
True
Hibikiryu died at the age of 28 after a binge eating competition.
False
Translate 'hersenschudding' into English.
concussion
Many wrestlers suffer from brain injuries due to the exteme violence.
True
Where do the wrestlers live and train?
The live in STABLES.
In Japan kids learn SUMO in grade school.
True
Before they start the wrestlers throw white pepper to cast away the evil spirits.
FALSE
Someone trained to do medical work, esp. emergencies ('ambulancier').
paramedic
The sumo fight lasts only a few seconds (up to a minute).
True
Even though SUMO gets a lot of criticism, it's still very popular in Japan.
TRUE
In Japan only men can officially become sumo wrestler.
True
Sometimes young sumo wrestlers even fight kids.
False