World Sumo Championships

[cm das]

Just came across this on the Nation's website. Apologies if it's already posted somewhere else:

The Sumo Association of Thailand in conjunction with Chiang Mai will stage the World Sumo Championships at Gymnasium 3 inside the Chiang Mai's 700th Anniversary Sports Complex between November 16 and 18.

The SAT's president Sumio Kurasawa revealed recently that the three-day tournament will be held to celebrate the 120th anniversary of cordial relationship between Thailand and Japn.

"This will be for the first time that Thailand was granted to host the world-class sumo competition. It wil help promote the sport in Thailand and Asia alike. Athletes from more than 35 countries worldwide confirmed their participation," he said.

The tournament will be divided into three categories - the World Championships (Open) for both men's and women's events, the World Championships for Men's Juniors Under-18 and the Asian Sumo Championships.

The Asian meet will kick off at 9am on November 16, while the World Championships for the Men's Juniors Under-18 will start at 10am the following day. The World Championships for the Open (men's and women's) class will take place on November 18 at 10am.

Thailand will field its wrestlers in all categories, having the brightest hopes on the Asian Championships. Japan will be the Thais' closest rivals in the meet. The host country eyes the 4th-5th places in the World Championships, while Russian wrestlers are tipped to top the standing.

Preechachan Wiriyanupappong

The Nation

[mcgriffith]

I would go see that in a heartbeat. The recent weightlifting competition....zero interest

But real live Open class Sumo!

[cm das]

Yeah, sounds like fun. Definitely a change from the usual Chiang Mai entertainment. I'll be there to check it out.

[realthaideal]

I'm soooo there.

[miltonbentley]

Snap - pub trip out!!!

Sumo Night Raw

[miltonbentley]

[Wizzard of Oz]

Does anyone know where and when you get tickets for this?

Cheers,

WoZ

[realthaideal]

"Does anyone know where and when you get tickets for this?"

Or do you just show up and get in? Or show up and then buy tix ? I saw City Life had an article on it, but haven't managed to get myself a copy of that issue yet. Maybe go online in a bit to check to see if they give the details. Once again, I'm sooo there. Maybe Japanese snacks available too?!!

[FolkGuitar]

Who says 'size doesn't matter.....'

[miltonbentley]

Just turn up at 700 Year Stadium and tickets are free! Amazing value in anyone's book

Three cheers for the city for putting on yet another world class event. Then Loy Krathong next week - I love living in Chiang Mai

[cm das]

According to the Citylife article admission is free. I think it's Asian championships on Friday & under 18 worlds on Saturday. The main event is definitely Sunday.

[Sao Jiang Mai]

Here is the article in full: http://www.chiangmainews.com/ecmn/viewfa.php?id=2003

You can read up about rules and other background info as well as find out about location and dates, etc.