Feb 27, 2019 · Sumo wrestlers in Japan have been banned from growing "indecent" beards under new rules on grooming and appearance. Some wrestlers in the ancient sport say beards can bring them good luck.

Feb 27, 2019 · In a blow for fans of sporting stubble, Japanese sumo officials have shown their razor sharp intent by banning wrestlers from growing beards. A number of superstitious sumo wrestlers choose not to ...

Sumo wrestlers in Japan are not allowed to grow beards, for the sake of their decent appearances, according to the sports' governing body on Wednesday. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) added the "indecent beard ban" on wrestlers' strictly lives-controlling rules that also refrain sumo wrestlers from having long nails or tattoos.

Feb 26, 2019 · Sumo's governing body told wrestlers Tuesday they are no longer allowed to grow beards, which some competitors in Japan's ancient sport believe will bring them good luck. At a meeting in Osaka, Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told the wrestlers' association that beards -- along with long nails and tattoos -- are not allowed in the sport.

Georgian sumo wrestler has been ordered to shave off his beard after opponents complained it was too prickly and spectators grumbled with displeasure. Kokkai Kokkai's week-old stubble gave him an unusual edge in practice, prompting his sumo stable-master to take the unusual step of making him shave, Japanese newspapers said on Sunday. Kokkai's ...

Feb 27, 2019 · Sumo's governing body told wrestlers Tuesday they are no longer allowed to grow beards, which some competitors in Japan's ancient sport believe will bring them good luck. At a meeting in Osaka, Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told the wrestlers' association that beards -- along with long nails and tattoos…

Feb 27 (Japan Times) - Sumo's governing body told wrestlers Tuesday they are no longer allowed to grow beards, which some competitors in Japan's ancient sport believe will bring them good luck. At a meeting in Osaka, Japan Sumo Association elder Oguruma told the wrestlers' association that beards - along with long nails and tattoos - are not ...

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Mar 25, 2019 · In a recent move to clean up the image of Sumo wrestling, Japanese Sumo officials issued strict rules for personal grooming, which included a ban on facial hair. Take a look at other times when beards and moustaches had a …

Sep 16, 2014 · 5. Sumo wrestlers aren’t allowed to drive cars. It sounds absurd, but this is actually true. After a serious car accident involving a sumo wrestler, the Sumo Association banned wrestlers from driving their own cars. Just ’cause they can, I guess. 6. The last night of a sumo tournament is called the ‘pleasure of a thousand autumns’