VOICED : Luchadores de sumo reciben el Ano Nuevo

In Japan, sumo wrestlers braved cold weather to perform a New Year ritual at a Tokyo shrine. The event, attended by nearly 3,000 spectators, honors Emperor Meiji. Despite rain, champion Hakuho, who has won nearly 30 tournaments, participated. Sumo's popularity has waned due to corruption and violence scandals, leading to a vocational crisis. Hakuho aims to restore the sport's reputation through hard work.

What was the purpose of the sumo wrestlers' ritual in cold weather?

• To entertain tourists

• To train for an upcoming match

• To honor the New Year

• To celebrate a victory

How many tournaments has Hakuho won in his career?

• 35

• 30

• 25

• 20

What challenge did Hakuho face during the ritual performance?

• Heavy snowfall

• Strong winds

• Rain making the ground slippery

• Intense heat

What has contributed to the decline in popularity of sumo wrestling?

• Lack of new talent

• High ticket prices

• Poor media coverage

• Cases of corruption and violence

What is Hakuho's hope for the future of sumo wrestling?

• To increase its global popularity

• To make it an Olympic sport

• To introduce new rules

• To reverse the decline with hard work