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Bangkok Post – “Ireland’s First Female Sumo Wrestler: Empowering Women in Sports”

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BELFAST – Toraigh Mallon, Northern Ireland’s first female sumo wrestler, trains diligently at a sumo wrestling club in Belfast. As she embraces this centuries-old Japanese sport, she faces the challenges of competing alongside muscular male wrestlers.

Her journey began out of curiosity, but now Mallon is committed to mastering the art of sumo. During her training sessions, she focuses on balance and technique rather than relying on sheer size, showcasing her determination and grit.

The sweat-soaked “dohyo” ring mat reflects her hard work and dedication. As she prepares for competitions in the British Isles, Mallon continues to make her mark in the male-dominated world of sumo wrestling.

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Bangkok Post – ‘Empowering’: Ireland’s first female sumo wrestler blazes a trail

Toraigh Mallon poses for a photo during a training session at a sumo wrestling club in Belfast

BELFAST – Sweat darkened the white “dohyo” ring mat as Ireland’s first female sumo wrestler shoved and strained, learning a freshly-discovered sport.

Having tried the centuries-old Japanese discipline out of curiosity, Toraigh (pronounced Tori) Mallon, from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, now trains alongside bulky and beefy men, relying on balance and grit rather than sheer size.

During a coaching session ahead of the British Isles…

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