A press conference on April 9 announced the event, which will be held at the Taoyuan Arena from July 20-22
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/04/09
By: Duncan DeAeth, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – It was announced on April 9 that the city of Taoyuan will host the
A ceremonial Sumo match at the press conference announcing the 2018 Sumo World and Asian Championships (By Central News Agency)
2018 Sumo World and Asian Championships this year, to be held from July 20 – July 22 at the Taoyuan Arena.
A press conference was held on April 9 where representatives from the city, International Sumo Federation, and the Taiwanese Sumo Association, all signed contracts and publicly announced the event. It is expected that the tournament will attract over 250 athletes from 30 countries to participate.
The city of Taoyuan, and the Taiwan Sumo Association placed their bid last year along with many other countries to host the 2018 tournament during an International Sumo League council event in Poland last year. [FULL STORY]
