For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship

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For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship

In an effort to combat long-standing issues over gamesmanship at major global tournaments, the International Sumo Federation (IFS) and Japan Sumo Federation (JSF) this month introduced significant changes to the rules governing sumo’s all-important tachiai (initial charge).