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| Sport | Sumo |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | International |
| Abbreviation | IFS |
| Founded | 10 December 1992; 32 years ago (1992-12-10) |
| Affiliation | ARISF |
| Affiliation date | 1998 |
| Headquarters | 1-15-20 Hyakunincho Shinjuku,Tokyo,Japan |
| President |  Kazufumi Minami |
| Vice president(s) | Mitsuko Yanai Yiu Cheung Mak |
| Secretary | Fumihiko Nara |
| Official website | |
| www | |
TheInternational Sumo Federation (IFS) is the largest international governing body of sportSumo with over 87 member countries. It was formed on 10 December 1992 and is the only Sumo organization recognised by theInternational Olympic Committee andWorld Anti-Doping Agency.
On December 10, 1992, the IFS was established forAmateur sumo. The first Sumo World Championships to be held under the aegis of the IFS was attended by a total of 73 competitors from 25 different countries and territories. Thereafter, the Sumo World Championships have been held annually and the number of participants has continued to increase.[1]
In 1995, Six continental Sumo Federations were set up. Each of these federations now holds its own Continental Sumo Federation Championship.[1]
International Sumo Federation has 88 established National Sumo Federations.[2]
International Sumo Federation has two forms of membership, National and Continental.[3]
For exampleBritish Sumo is a national federation member whilst theEuropean Sumo Federation is a Continental member.
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 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
| Weight class | Men | Women | Jr. Men* | Jr. Women* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted |
| Heavyweight | ≥115 kg | ≥80 kg | ≥100 kg | ≥75 kg |
| Light Heavyweight | 100–115 kg | 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
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