Sumo , the famous Japanese wrestling sport, returns to France after an absence of over 30 years! The event will provide an opportunity to discover some of the best first-division Sumo wrestlers in the capital and to learn more about this age-old tradition truly rooted in Japanese history.
The 20,capacity Accor Arena , also known as the Bercy Arena , is an indoor sports arena and concert hall in the neighborhood of Bercy on the Boulevard de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. Yet, Sumo fascinates and arouses the curiosity of many as much for its rules as for the traditional rituals surrounding the fights. Extremely popular in its native Japan, Sumo is set to travel to France in To mark the centenary of the Japan Sumo Association , France will host — for the first time in over 30 years — a tournament dedicated to this wrestling sport.
To be held on June 13 th and June 14 th , at the Accor Arena in Paris, the Paris Sumo Tournament will be an opportunity for the spectators not only to discover the sport but also to immerse themselves in this age-old tradition.
For the Paris Sumo Tournament , the Accor Arena will open its doors to the famous rikishi, the professional sumo wrestlers first division. As well as the sporting spectacle, the spectators will also be able to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Sacred ceremonies are also planned.
The exclusive organisation of the Paris Sumo Tournament promises the spectators a plunge into the history of this sport with the discovery of several emblematic traditions. The last Sumo Tournament to be held in Paris dates back to That year, France hosted — under the aegis of President Jacques Chirac, a great admirer of Sumo — a historic tournament.
