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Re: Comparing sumo with other sports



> When I think about similar thing to sumo in Western world based on how I
see
> and associated with sumo, I just felt that it is rather similar to how I
see
> and associated with circus.
>
> This comment might make you puzzled, but I think sumo is a one sport
circus. It
> provides with entertainment with extraordinary human body, athleticism,
> entertainment, humor, excitement, tradition, and memory from the past.
>

Great analogy.  I never thought about it this way but I agree completely.  I
would also include all sports.  Even if the teams are together for a few
weeks or months they are still that "family" that you talk about.

Aaron Willis