The International Sumo Federation (IFS ) is the largest international governing body of sport Sumo with over 87 member countries. It was formed in 1992 and is the only Sumo organization recognised by the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency .
History [ edit ]
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(November 2014 )
Members [ edit ]
International Sumo Federation has 87 established National Sumo Federations.[1]
Organization [ edit ]
International Sumo Federation encourages the sport's development worldwide, including holding international championships. A key aim of the federation is to have Sumo recognized as an Olympic sport. Accordingly, amateur tournaments are divided into weight classes.
Weight classes [ edit ]
1992–2018 [ edit ]
Weight class
Men
Women
Jr. Men*
Jr. Women*
Open
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Heavyweight
≥115 kg
≥80 kg
≥100 kg
≥75 kg
Middleweight
85−115 kg
65–80 kg
80–100 kg
60–75 kg
Lightweight
<85 kg
<65 kg
<80 kg
<60 kg
* Age restrictions of 13–18 years old apply
2019–present [ edit ]
Weight class
Men
Women
Jr. Men*
Jr. Women*
Open
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Heavyweight
≥115 kg
≥80 kg
≥100 kg
≥75 kg
Light Heavyweight
100–115kg
73–80 kg
(Unused)
Middleweight
85−100 kg
65–73 kg
80–100 kg
60–75 kg
Lightweight
<85 kg
<65 kg
<80 kg
<60 kg
* Age restrictions of 13–18 years old apply
Presidents [ edit ]
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(November 2014 )
Discipline championships [ edit ]
Other events [ edit ]
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References [ edit ]
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