Sumo wrestlers must be almost naked during the matches, wearing only this piece of cloth. Despite their huge bodies, the sumo wrestlers are also characterised with powerful body structures, especially since sumo requires great physical strength that enables wrestlers to push each other. The sumo ring is still made of rice straw in a clay frame, while its surface is covered with a layer of sand. Sumo wrestlers have short lives because of their unhealthy dietary regimens which may cause heart attacks, clots, or other diseases. The sumo wrestlers compete to increase their rankings, based on which monthly salaries and special benefits are determined.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 12, 2018 11:37 UTC