The 2006 US Sumo Open on April 9 features international sumo teams, including contenders from Japan,
Mongolia, Bulgaria, Norway, Germany &more, and American competitors from California, Arizona,
New Mexico, Nevada, Hawaii, Idaho, New Jersey, and New York. Over 40 athletes will compete.
The annual US Sumo Open is produced by the California Sumo Association for amateur sumo athletes, with a wide variety of contesters. Over 15 World Sumo Championships medalists have participated over the past few years.
In addition to the international competition, the US Sumo Open often hosts renowned professional sumo stars, and to date, has brought five sumo greats to the competitions, as referees and announcers. In particular, three of these professional stars have been the three greatest Americans ever in pro sumo, a trio of Hawaiians – KONISHIKI (in 2001), AKEBONO (in 2003), and, MUSASHIMARU (in 2004). These legends in pro sumo have all shared their knowledge and love for sumo, and have helped sumo grow outside of Japan. For more details of past US Sumo Opens, see www.usasumo.com
2006 US SUMO OPEN
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2006, 12:30 PM (doors open 11:30 AM)
Los Angeles Convention Center, Petree Hall (First Floor)
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