1. Sumo wrestlers wear only loincloths.

2. The sumo grand champion is called the Shiganosuke.

3. Sumo wrestlers throw handfuls of sugar into the ring before a match.

4. There are six major sumo tournaments in a year.

5. Wrestlers eat a special diet.

6. Sumo bouts often last hours.

7. A Mongolian holds the record for most tournament wins.

8. Sumo matches are officiated by an umpire called the Akebono.