Sumo is a traditional Japanese sport that dates back centuries and is considered a martial art. It involves bouts between two wrestlers who try to force their opponent out of the dohyō or make them touch the ground with any part of their body other than the soles of their feet. Sumo is also a ritualized practice, with traditions and ceremonies accompanying the bouts, and wrestlers are subject to strict rules and rituals both inside and outside the dohyō. It is a very popular sport in Japan and attracts the attention of spectators worldwide.
