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Date15 October 1964
StatusOlympic (non-medal)
LocationNippon Budokan, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Participants0 from 0 countries
FormatJapanese wrestling demonstration

Sumo wrestling is one of the most popular professional sports in Japan, with many associated rituals. A sumo demonstration was given at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, which was not strictly a competition but more of an exhibition of the sport.