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Children at Shimane Izumo Taisha Shrine Sumo Tournament Related to the God of Sumo | NHK

A kids’s sumo match was held at Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, the place fierce competitors unfolded.

The match was held within the dohyo ring on the precincts of the shrine, and greater than 90 college students from grades 1 to six from native elementary colleges participated within the match.

Children threw themselves into the sport with the sign of “Hakkeyoi” and engaged in a heated battle.

When the winner was determined, the viewers cheered and the kids applauded.

A boy within the first grade of elementary college who participated within the match stated, “It was frustrating that I couldn’t get the trophy. I want to face my opponent so that I can win the championship next year.”

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