On the mat

Sumo

In a dohyo, the clay ring, in Japan and in some other countries.

• Two wrestlers meet in a round clay ring.
• They start when both hands touch the clay.
• A referee in a traditional robe watches the bout.
• The bout is often very short.

Score. There is no point score in a single bout. You win or you lose the bout.

Win. You win if the other wrestler steps out, or if any part of them but the feet touches the clay.

A yokozuna is the highest rank in sumo.