TOKYO — President Donald Trump watched sumo wrestling with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday, becoming the first American leader to do so. Trump, who is on a four-day state visit to Japan, presented a special U.S.-made trophy to the winner. They use up to 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of salt during every 15-day tournament, according to the Japan Sumo Association. ___MEN ONLYOnly men can become professional sumo wrestlers, because under sumo’s Shinto tradition, women are considered unclean, and are not allowed to enter the ring. ___RIGID CUSTOMUnlike other athletes, sumo wrestlers are considered living performers of cultural tradition and are expected to be role models.

Source: Washington Post May 26, 2019 12:33 UTC