Mauritius Sumo Federation

Welcome to the official blog of the Mauritius Sumo Federation. Established in 1996, the Mauritius Sumo Federation is affiliated with the International Sumo Federation and the African Sumo Union. The aim of the organisation is to promote Sumo all around Mauritius and to send best athletes to international events.

Sumo Demonstration at Domaine Les Pailles

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CONTACT US

1st Floor, P. Balkissoon Sports Complex, La Source Road, Central Flacq, Republic of Mauritius

Tel/Fax: +230 413 4166

Email: sumo.bal@intnet.mu

SUMO

Sumo is a martial art originated in Japan that has been practiced since the 16^th century. This is a full-contact competitive sport whereby a Sumo Wrestler (also known as a rikishi in Japanese language) attempts to force his/her opponent out of a circular ring (also known as the dohyo) or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. Sumo is one among the non-Olympic sports.

SUMO IN MAURITIUS

Sumo was introduced by Parsad Balkissoon in Mauritius in the Year 1995. The Mauritius Sumo Federation was founded in the year of 1996 with Parsad Balkissoon as its first President. The Mauritius Sumo Federation was registered as a non-governmental and non-profit national sport organisation at the Registrar of Associations of Mauritius under the Sports Act. The Mauritius Sumo Federation is recognized by the Mauritius National Olympic Committee as a non-Olympic sport organisation.