What appears to be merely a display of brute force, Japan’s most popular sport, in reality, is seeped in history, legend and also religion for
many centuries. But sadly, it is literally wincing from a major blow lately. The Japan Sumo Association recently called off the tests for new recruits after the candidature was zero, for the first time in its history! With foreigners taking a liking to the sport, authorities in Japan recently came out with the evident waning interest of the Japanese for the same. Only 18.3% of the natives ‘watch’ sumo. What’s even more disheartening is that no Japanese wrestler finds a place in the country’s top-10 favourite athlete list, indicating that one of the oldest sports might be close to breathing its last.
many centuries. But sadly, it is literally wincing from a major blow lately. The Japan Sumo Association recently called off the tests for new recruits after the candidature was zero, for the first time in its history! With foreigners taking a liking to the sport, authorities in Japan recently came out with the evident waning interest of the Japanese for the same. Only 18.3% of the natives ‘watch’ sumo. What’s even more disheartening is that no Japanese wrestler finds a place in the country’s top-10 favourite athlete list, indicating that one of the oldest sports might be close to breathing its last.For Complete IIPM Article, Click on IIPM Article
Source: IIPM Editorial, 2006
An IIPM and Management Guru Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri's Initiative
Source: IIPM Editorial, 2006
An IIPM and Management Guru Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri's Initiative
