[DOC] [TLE] Sumo - Wikipedia [PAR] Sumo (, sum) or sumo wrestling is a competitive full-contact wrestling sport 
where a rikishi ... It was an important ritual at the imperial court, where 
representatives of each .... At the pinnacle of the ranking system is the rank of 
yokozuna. ..... with the making of a new tsuna belt worn in their ring entering 
ceremony. [DOC] [TLE] Shinto origins of sumo - Wikipedia [PAR] The Shinto origins of sumo can easily be traced back through the centuries and 
many current ... The yokozuna's ring-entering ceremony is regarded as a 
purification ritual in its own right, and is occasionally performed at Shinto shrines 
for this purpose. Every newly promoted ... International Journal of the History of 
Sport. [DOC] [TLE] The History of Sumo Wrestling - Sumo Talk [PAR] Sumo was originally performed to entertain the gods (kami) during festivals (
matsuri). ... Each day of the tournament (basho), a ring entering ceremony is held, 
... Yokozuna are dressed in mawashi with five white zigzag folded strips of paper 
on the ... True fans of the sport will not leave their seats until this ritual is 
performed. [DOC] [TLE] 11 Amazing things you probably never knew about sumo wrestling [PAR] Sep 16, 2014 ... Compared with most sports in the world today, sumo originated a ... very 
beginning it was entwined with Shinto ritual, when it was performed at ... Each of 
the ring-entering ceremonies is a Shinto purification ritual, and every newly 
promoted yokozuna (the highest rank in sumo) performs his first ring-entering... [DOC] [TLE] Sumo, a sport of humble respect and grand entrances | The Japan ... [PAR] Feb 20, 2009 ... Sumo is a physical sport to many, but it is very much a spiritual rite to others. ... 
Kokkai (far right), perform the hallowed dohyo-iri (ring-entering) ceremony. ... with 
other forms of Japanese martial arts is the attitude of its participants. ... A special 
form of iri then follows, as reigning yokozuna perform their own... [DOC] [TLE] Honolulu Star-Bulletin Sports - Starbulletin.com [PAR] May 29, 1999 ... rope belt, performs the "unryu" style of ring purification ritual at Meiji ... wrestler 
Musashimaru performed a ring-purification ritual at a Tokyo shrine ... was formally 
installed as the sport's 67th yokozuna Saturday, performing the ... In the "shiranui" 
style of ring-entering ritual, by contrast, the yokozuna wears a... [DOC] [TLE] Sumo sport in school | EDUCATION IN JAPAN COMMUNITY Blog [PAR] While most people associate the professional Sumo sport with Japan, and ... 
sport, with participants in college, high school and grade school in Japan. ... 
Sumo wrestling contests were originally performed on the grounds of a shrine or 
temple. ... The yokozuna's ring-entering ceremony is regarded as a purification 
ritual in its... [DOC] [TLE] Sumo [PAR] is a competitive contact sport where two wrestlers (rikishi) attempt to force .... 
Sumo wrestlers gather in a circle around the gyoji (Referee) in the dohy-iri (ring-
entering ceremony). ... At the pinnacle of the ranking system is the rank of 
yokozuna. .... perform a brief ritual before filing off and returning to their changing 
rooms. [DOC] [TLE] Sumo Wrestlers - Sumo and Shinto | Sumo Shinto - LiquiSearch [PAR] The yokozuna's ring-entering ceremony is regarded as a purification ritual in its ... 
a professional sport in the Tokugawa period, sumo was originally performed on 
the ... When their names are called, the match participants ascend on the dohy,
... [DOC] [TLE] ARTS-CULTURE - Sumo When push comes to shove [PAR] Jun 11, 1998 ... ... in the sport s centuries-long history to reach the rank of yokozuna , or grand ... 
grand champions perform their own elaborate ring-entering ceremony, ... public 
works, and later as a means of paying the participants a salary. [DOC] [TLE] Sumo - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] Oct 27, 2015 ... The sport is of Japanese origin and is surrounded by ceremony and ritual. .... to 
retire on his own

Question: The Yokozuna ring-entering ritual is performed by participants in this sport
Answer: sumo wrestling