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Rikishi

What is Rikishi?

In sumo wrestling, a "rikishi" is a professional sumo wrestler. The term literally means "strong man" or "powerful man" in Japanese. Rikishi range in rank from the lowest divisions to the top division, known as the makuuchi division. Within the makuuchi division, there are further ranks, with yokozuna being the highest rank a rikishi can achieve.

Rikishi follow a strict regimen that includes intense training, a specific diet to maintain their size and strength, and adherence to traditional customs and rituals. Their lifestyle is highly disciplined and regimented, reflecting the deep cultural significance and history of sumo wrestling in Japan.

Related Article: Sumo Wrestling: The Traditional Japanese Combat Sport

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