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Sumo spectacular to be held in Mongolia in August

Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Ulaanbaatar will host an international sumo wrestling tournament in August.

The Japanese sumo delegation will be led by Mongol-born champion Yokozuna Asashoryu during a two-day exhibition to be held August 27-28 in the Asa Circus.

Some 20 sumo wrestlers are scheduled to compete in the tournament.

Prior to the competition, Mongolian President N.Enkhbayar will host a formal banquet for the wrestlers. Up to 500 people are expected to attend the dinner.

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