Women fight against barriers in sumo

28.07.2025 - Wrestlers train during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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15.07.2025 - Rio Hasegawa coaches during a practice session at the Keio University Sumo Club in Tokyo, on July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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02.08.2025 - Airi Hisano and coach Toyonoshima Daiki train during a practice session at the Tachihi Holdings Women's sumo club in Tokyo, on Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - Wrestlers train during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - Wrestlers train during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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28.07.2025 - Straps are applied to a wrestler's face as pictures of male wrestlers are hung on the wall prior to a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japa...
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28.07.2025 - A wrestler picks up a belt prior to a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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28.07.2025 - A wrestler weighs herself on a scale during a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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02.08.2025 - Airi Hisano and coach Toyonoshima Daiki train during a practice session at the Tachihi Holdings Women's sumo club in Tokyo, on Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - Wrestlers train during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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02.08.2025 - Airi Hisano removes trainings straps from her feet after a practice session at the Tachihi Holdings Women's sumo club in Tokyo, on Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - Wrestlers train during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - Wrestlers wipe their faces during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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28.07.2025 - Wrestlers comb their hair after a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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02.08.2025 - Airi Hisano sweeps the clay ring with a broom after a practice session at the Tachihi Holdings Women's sumo club in Tokyo, on Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - Wrestlers rinse their feet after a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - Wrestlers train during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - A wrestler sprays water on the clay ring during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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29.07.2025 - Wrestlers train during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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28.07.2025 - Wrestlers prepare dinner after a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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02.08.2025 - Airi Hisano trains during a practice session at the Tachihi Holdings Women's sumo club in Tokyo, on Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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28.07.2025 - Wrestlers rest outside the dojo after a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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28.07.2025 - Wrestlers prepare dinner after a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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28.07.2025 - Wrestlers sweep the clay ring with brooms during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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15.07.2025 - Rio Hasegawa streatches during a practice session at the Keio University Sumo Club in Tokyo, on July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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28.07.2025 - Wrestlers train during a practice session at a sumo camp in Tottori Johoku High School in Tottori, Japan, on July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
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