Anime News

Summo Getting Big In America?
Date: 10/26/2005
OhMy News mentions a recent sumo exhibition at New York's Madison Square Garden. Over two dozen wrestlers from nine countries, the heaviest of whom weighed in at a whopping 461 pounds, clad in full sumo regalia marched across Seventh Avenue to promote the "Battle of the Giants" last Saturday and compete in the World Sumo Challenge to promote the tradition-rich, ancient Japanese sport in America. According to the report the Japanese sport is gaining popularity in North America.
Source: Anime News Service