Life as a female sumo wrestler in Japan, Jyuri Beniya

Jyuri Benia (front right) at a sumo ring with other members of the Asahi University's women's sumo club Source: Jyuri Beniya

Having started Sumo wrestling in school, Jyuri Beniya has pushed through physical challenges and stigma to pursue her passion.

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Jyuri Beniya (second from the left in the back row) holding a trophy Source: Jyuri Beniya

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