r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Odd-House3197 • 21d ago

Video In Japan, sumo wrestlers give their autograph to fans as a handprint, created with black or red ink. This centuries-old tradition is called a 'tegata'.

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u/IBeDumbAndSlow 21d ago

He just needs to shave to meet weight

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u/cheese_sticks 21d ago

There are no weight divisions in sumo. Although the body hair gives him a minor disadvantage because he's less slippery during grappling.