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Pierre François D.'s avatar

Wow, had no idea Sumo was practised in schools, this is quite different from the 'usual' pictures of heavy weight wrestlers. Interesting!

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Flavio Massignan's avatar

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed!

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Lois Thomson Bowersock's avatar

Fascinating information. I didn't know anything about sumo wrestling before I read this, Flavio. Thank you so much for writing it.

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Flavio Massignan's avatar

Thank you! I'm happy that you enjoyed reading it and it was useful!

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Daniel Catena's avatar

Such a unique experience Flavio! Volunteering is enriching and a great way to see (and improve) the world. Thanks for the story.

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Flavio Massignan's avatar

Thank you!! yes I totally agree, discovering volunteering changed my life.

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Sally Burke's avatar

Hello Flavio, another great experience. I have seen a documentary about Sumo wrestlers, they are certainly dedicated, but I don’t know how they manage to get around with the weight they carry. Looking at that meal and the chopsticks I was wondering how you managed to eat the meal, but maybe as they do you drank from the bowl also. I have put Minamata on “my list” on Netflix and will look forward to watching it.

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Flavio Massignan's avatar

Thank you! Sumo players have a tough life, that's why most of them now they are not Japanese. For the soup or I drank it from the bowl or I had a spoon I don't remember.

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Clee Images's avatar

So cool! I would love to have a sumo experience.

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Flavio Massignan's avatar

Thank you! It was a unique experience!

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