Rules
On the whistle, participants must push against the sumo ball in an attempt to remove their opponent from the platform. The sumo ball itself is 2.2 metres in diameter and weighs approximately 75 kilograms whilst the platform is 5.2 metres in diameter. The event lasts 30 seconds and contenders receive 10 points for pushing the Gladiator off and 5 points for staying on for thirty seconds. On both sides of the sumo ball are rope handles. Both participants must keep a hold of these handles. Letting go results in disqualification. Participants are not allowed to sit down during any part of the event or allow their hands to touch the platform. Once a participant is removed from the platform, the game ends, even if they do not fall to the crash mats. Sweden also played this event, under the name Sumoballon.
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