HEAD TO HEAD
Ssireum vs Sumo
Traditional
ERA
Traditional
Korea
ORIGIN
Japan
2 wrestlers
PLAYERS
2 wrestlers
Satba (cloth belt)
EQUIPMENT
Mawashi (loincloth)
8 m diameter ring
PLAYING AREA
4.55 m diameter ring
Best of 3 (1 min/rd)
DURATION
Usually < 1 min
KSA
GOVERNING BODY
JSA
No
OLYMPIC
No
Different Similar
SSIREUM IN ONE LINE
Ssireum is a traditional Korean form of belt wrestling held inside a sand-filled circular ring. Wrestlers grip their opponent's fabric belt, called a satba, attempting to force any part of the rival's body above the knee to touch the sand.
SUMO IN ONE LINE
Sumo is a traditional Japanese full-contact wrestling sport where two wrestlers push, trip, or throw each other. A bout ends when a wrestler steps outside the circular ring or touches the ground with any body part except their feet.
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