International Sumo Federation
The International Sumo Federation (IFS) is the largest international governing body of sport Sumo with over 87 member countries. It was formed in 1992 and is the only Sumo organization recognised by the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency.
| Sport | Sumo |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | International |
| Abbreviation | IFS |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| President | Hidetoshi Tanaka |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Members
International Sumo Federation has 87 established National sumo Federations.[1]
Organization
International Sumo Federation encourages the sport's development worldwide, including holding international championships. A key aim of the federation is to have Sumo recognized as an Olympic sport. Accordingly, amateur tournaments are divided into weight classes.
Weight classes
1992–2018
| Weight class | Men | Women | Jr. Men* | Jr. Women* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| Heavyweight | ≥115 kg | ≥80 kg | ≥100 kg | ≥75 kg |
| Middleweight | 85−115 kg | 65–80 kg | 80–100 kg | 60–75 kg |
| Lightweight | <85 kg | <65 kg | <80 kg | <60 kg |
* Age restrictions of 13–18 years old apply
2019–present
| Weight class | Men | Women | Jr. Men* | Jr. Women* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| Heavyweight | ≥115 kg | ≥80 kg | ≥100 kg | ≥75 kg |
| Light Heavyweight | 100–115kg | 73–80 kg | (Unused) | |
| Middleweight | 85−100 kg | 65–73 kg | 80–100 kg | 60–75 kg |
| Lightweight | <85 kg | <65 kg | <80 kg | <60 kg |
* Age restrictions of 13–18 years old apply
Events
Discipline championships
- Sumo World Championships
- European Sumo Championships
- Oceania Sumo Championships[2]
References
- http://www.ifs-sumo.org/19-members.html
- "Results – Sumo Australia". sumoaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
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