For the occasion, a delegation of 62 rikishi (“sturdy males”) got here specifically from Japan.
To kick off the weekend, a number of actions allowed the general public to familiarize themselves with the foundations and find out about Japanese tradition with spiritual rituals and songs.
Over the 2 days, some 25,000 spectators flocked to the Accor Area.
After 1986 and 1995, that is solely the third time {that a} sumo event has been held in France.
Proof of the ability developed by the wrestlers and their riot of vitality, the fights final only some seconds.
The “shiko” is carried out earlier than the combat: the wrestlers strike the bottom with their ft to ward off evil spirits.
He appears nearly skinny in comparison with the company of the day: Teddy Riner was within the viewers.
Youngsters had been capable of measure themselves (to play) towards these giants.
The winner of the event leaves with a trophy and… a wagyu beef.
It was the Japanese Sumo Affiliation (AJS), an establishment based greater than 100 years in the past, which final 12 months needed to relaunch sumo journey exterior the archipelago.
