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Why are women banned from the sumo ring?

Controversy has erupted in Japan as to whether or not the new female Prime Minister will step int...

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15.14 12 Nov 2025


Why are women banned from the sumo ring?


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15.14 12 Nov 2025


Controversy has erupted in Japan as to whether or not the new female Prime Minister will step into the sacred sumo ring to present a prestigious trophy later this month, as sumo rules do not allow women to enter the dohyō…

Joining Seán to discuss is Ireland’s only female sumo wrestler, Tori Mallon, from Sumo na hÉireann, the Irish Sumo Wrestling Association...


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