Mike Calvino, Photographer, Sydney

Description

In a softly lit indoor arena, a sumo wrestling match is set to begin. A muscular man wearing blue floral Jockey brand boxer briefs faces a traditional sumo wrestler. The sumo wrestler is bare-chested except for a black mawashi belt, glistening with sweat and standing poised in the ring. The ring is circular, made of a straw-like material on a sand-colored surface. A group of six men in dark navy blue robes sit watching. The walls are paneled and decorated with Japanese calligraphy on banners. A wooden bucket and short ladder are placed near the wrestling ring.