International Sumo Federation

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International Sumo Federation
International Sumo Federation logo.svg
Sport Sumo
JurisdictionInternational
AbbreviationIFS
Founded10 December 1992;32 years ago (1992-12-10)
Affiliation ARISF
Affiliation date1998
Headquarters1-15-20 Hyakunincho
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
President Flag of Japan.svg Kazufumi Minami
Vice president(s)Mitsuko Yanai
Yiu Cheung Mak
SecretaryFumihiko Nara
Official website
www.ifs-sumo.org

The International Sumo Federation (IFS) is the largest international governing body of sport Sumo with over 87 member countries. It was formed on 10 December, 1992 and is the only Sumo organization recognised by the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency.

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History

On December 10, 1992, the IFS was established for Amateur sumo. The first Sumo World Championships to be held under the aegis of the IFS was attended by a total of 73 competitors from 25 different countries and territories. Thereafter, the Sumo World Championships have been held annually and the number of participants has continued to increase. [1]

In 1995, Six continental Sumo Federations were set up. Each of these federations now holds its own Continental Sumo Federation Championship. [1]

Members

International Sumo Federation has 88 established National Sumo Federations. [2]

Organization

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

1992–2018

Weight classMenWomenJr. Men*Jr. Women*
OpenUnrestrictedUnrestrictedUnrestrictedUnrestricted
Heavyweight≥115 kg≥80 kg≥100 kg≥75 kg
Middleweight85−115 kg65–80 kg80–100 kg60–75 kg
Lightweight<85 kg<65 kg<80 kg<60 kg

 *   Age restrictions of 13–18 years old apply

2019–present

Weight classMenWomenJr. Men*Jr. Women*
OpenUnrestrictedUnrestrictedUnrestrictedUnrestricted
Heavyweight≥115 kg≥80 kg≥100 kg≥75 kg
Light Heavyweight100–115kg73–80 kg(Unused)
Middleweight85−100 kg65–73 kg80–100 kg60–75 kg
Lightweight<85 kg<65 kg<80 kg<60 kg

 *   Age restrictions of 13–18 years old apply

Presidents

Events

Discipline championships

Other events

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "About the ISF". www.ifs-sumo.org. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
  2. ↑ "International sumo federation".
  3. ↑ "Results – Sumo Australia". sumoaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
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