Sumo wrestling is a sport that people all around the world are aware of but very few have ever actually seen in person and/or participated in an event. It’s something that I definitely hope to do someday but alas I am stuck with just researching this great sport, watching it on TV when I can find it, and surfing the web looking for interesting articles, blogs, and sites related to sumo. If you share the same interest as me, here are 40 smashing sumo resources that I have bookmarked:
1. Weekend Walks in Yokohama
http://jason-weekendwalkinyokohama.blogspot.com/2010/10/grand-sumo-exhibition-tour-in-yokohama.html
This blog provides information on a sumo wrestling competition held in Yokohama.
2. Cool facts
http://coolfacts.in/some-interesting-facts-about-sumo/
This blog post offers cool facts about sumo wrestling.
3. Rafu Shimpo
http://rafu.com/news/2010/11/horse_11-02-2010/
This blogsite discusses the rise of women sumo wrestlers.
4. Global Post
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/japan/100705/sumo-wrestling-scandal-yakuza-sports
Sumo scandals and various unbecoming acts by the wrestlers are covered here.
5. Essortment
http://www.essortment.com/all/wrestlingsumoh_rvqp.htm
If you want a primer on the history of sumo then check this post out.
6. Go Nomad
http://www.gonomad.com/features/0802/japan-sumo.html
More about the history of this Japanese sport.
7. AskMen
http://www.askmen.com/sports/business_150/185_sports_business.html
Exactly how do sumo wrestlers get paid for their services? Have you ever wondered that?
8. World Blog
http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/06/24/4555830-sumo-wrestling-wracked-by-jumbo-size-scandals.
More sumo scandals. Read this blog and find out more details.
9. Physorg
http://www.physorg.com/news201933374.html
Sumo wrestlers get customized Apple’s iPad. Read this blog and find out how.
10. Cool Global Biz
http://www.coolglobalbiz.com/2010/10/week-49-japan-by-three-five-artworks-under-a-creative-commons-license-via-flickrcom.html
Women in Sumo Wrestling? What do you think about it?
11. Martial Arts Mag.Com
http://martialartsmag.com/rob-joe-sumo-wrestling/
You’ll find cool videos about sumo wrestling in different styles and places.
12. Sumo Wrestler Costume
http://sumowrestlercostume.org/sumo-wrestler-outfit/
Here you can experience being a sumo wrestler by getting your own sumo gear.
13. Japan Guide
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2080.html
Learn what sumo wrestling is all about by reading this blog.
14. The News.PL
http://www.thenews.pl/sport/artykul141721_poland-worlds-second-best-at-sumo-wrestling.html
Poland is the number 2 sumo country after Japan, if that surprises you then read on.
15. EHow
http://www.ehow.com/list_7429957_rules-sumo-safety.html
Learn the safety measures of the Japanese ancient sport, Sumo wrestling from this blog.
16. Nigelmcguiness.com
http://nigelmcguinness.com/business-of-sumo-wrestling.html
This is another take on the business transactions behind sumo.
17. The Disciplined Investor
http://www.thedisciplinedinvestor.com/blog/2010/10/24/sunday-fun-sumo-wrestling-now-for-women-with-pictures/
Here’s another look out how women are getting into the sport.
18. Voice of Africa
http://www.voiceofafricaradio.com/news/641-can-sumo-wrestling-make-it-big-in-nigeria.html
How about sumo in Nigeria? It’s interesting to read about sumo trying to emerge there.
19. Eat Travel Write
http://www.eattravelwrite.com/sumo-wrestlers-are-big-0
Read a personal account of a sumo wrestling match.
20. NPR
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128155835
Sumo and gambling, same story different sport.
21. CNN Go
http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/play/nakizumo-766811
Why would sumo wrestlers make babies cry? Read this blog and find out why.
22. Kineda
http://www.kineda.com/sumo-wrestling-tilt-shirttime-lapse-video/
Here’s a great sumo video.
23. Sumo Fan Mag
http://www.sumofanmag.com/
This blog covers sumo, news, events, and more.
24. Nihon Sumo Kyokai Official Grand Sumo Home Page
http://www.sumo.or.jp/eng/index.html
This is the place to go to see sumo results as they happen.
25. Szumo.hu
http://www.szumo.hu/SZUMOE.HTM
This blog offers links, forums and schedules all about sumo wrestling.
26. Sumotalk
http://www.sumotalk.com/
This is a great sumo blog that covers all aspects of the sport.
27. News.Cnet
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20014535-71.html
You can read stories about life in the sport.
28. One Inch Punch
http://www.oneinchpunch.net/2010/10/26/live-sumo-wrestling-anime/
Explore links and related videos about sumo wrestling here.
29. 1289
http://1289.de/2010/11/dont-stop-believing-in-sumo-champ-akebono/
Sumo wrestler singing? Visit the blog and watch the video.
30. The Village Voice Blogs
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2010/04/culture_studies.php
Will America be able to adapt the Japanese annual ritual of making babies cry called Naki Sumo?
31. Ben Maller
http://benmaller.com/2010/10/sumo-wrestling-turns-to-women-for-olympics/
Should women’s sumo wrestling be an olympic event?
32. The Gallant
http://thegallant.com/fvck3ry/sumo-wrestling-z/
Watch a video on sumo wrestling from this page.
33. Geek.Com
http://www.geek.com/articles/apple/small-ipad-helps-sumo-wrestlers-with-big-fingers-20100826/
Find out how iPad helps sumo wrestlers with big fingers by reading this page.
34. Daily Qi
http://dailyqi.com/?p=21461
Japan’s famous grappling sport falls from grace because of a scandal. Read the blog and find how.
35. Images of Daily Pictures, Photos
http://www.imagesof.org/female-sumo-wrestlers/1427.html
A feature article about Australia’s youngest female sumo wrestler.
36. Japan Sugoi
http://www.japansugoi.com/wordpress/sumo-spring-festival/
Among the coolest things about Japan is sumo wrestling. Read this blog and view photos and read articles about sumo.
37. The Week
http://theweek.com/article/index/204600/the-great-japanese-sumo-wrestling-scandal
This blog also discusses the scandals that are recently circling the world of sumo wresting.
38. Sumo Wrestling.Com
http://sumowrestling.com/
This website is dedicated to sumo wrestling—including history and today’s state of this Japanese ancient grappling sport.
39. Buzzle.Com
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/sumo-wrestling.html
Learn all you wanted to know about sumo wrestling.
40. Japan Today
http://www.japantoday.com/category/sports/view/sa-to-change-rule-on-foreign-sumo-wrestlers
Are there new rules for foreign sumo wrestlers? Read this blog and find out more.
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