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Amateur Sumo Wrestlers Find New Challenge in Ancient Sport
Manage episode 427833716 series 2937923
When you think about amateur sports, sumo wrestling is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, the traditional Japanese sport has been growing in popularity across the United States, including right here in Michigan. Stateside's Yesenia Zamora-Cardoso headed to a gym in Grand Rapids where modern athletes are finding fun and challenge in the ancient sport.
GUESTS ON THIS EPISODE:
Gabe Unick, head of the Grand Rapids Sumo Club
Kai Pruiett, member of the Grand Rapids Sumo Club
Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.
Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.
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102 episodes
Manage episode 427833716 series 2937923
When you think about amateur sports, sumo wrestling is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, the traditional Japanese sport has been growing in popularity across the United States, including right here in Michigan. Stateside's Yesenia Zamora-Cardoso headed to a gym in Grand Rapids where modern athletes are finding fun and challenge in the ancient sport.
GUESTS ON THIS EPISODE:
Gabe Unick, head of the Grand Rapids Sumo Club
Kai Pruiett, member of the Grand Rapids Sumo Club
Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.
Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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