Is sumo an art? Wrestling has arrived in the UK with much fanfare. For some it is a noble tradition dating back centuries, for others an outdated brawl with no place in the modern world.
One thousand rice balls fuel the dohyo
Giants of the game: According to reports, the Royal Albert Hall prepared 1,500 lbs of rice, 750 packs of noodles, 400 bottles of soy sauce and 1,050 rice balls for the sumo stars. Glossary
Prevail - To reach a position of seniority or acceptance.
Royal Albert Hall - A concert hall in London, opened in 1871 and named by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert.
Ample - Enough or more than enough.
Amateur - Not professional.
