Japan's sumo fans welcome Trump Trophy but wish he'd sit cross-legged

SUMMARY

US President Donald Trump can expect a warm welcome from the sumo wrestling community when he presents a custom-made "Trump Award" to the winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 26. However, with Trump expected to view the bouts from a chair instead of sitting cross-legged on a cushion as ringside viewers typically do, some fans have been left upset at his special treatment.

By ReutersMay 22, 2019 11:23:06 AM IST (Updated)

College students work out at the Sumo wrestling club at Nippon Sports Science University in Tokyo. REUTERS/Issei Kato

US President Donald Trump can expect a warm welcome from the sumo wrestling community when he presents a custom-made "Trump Award" to the winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 26. REUTERS/Issei Kato

However, with Trump expected to view the bouts from a chair instead of sitting cross-legged on a cushion as ringside viewers typically do. REUTERS/Issei Kato

Trumpis expected to watch the final three bouts on the last day of the tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan venue alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his May 25-28 state visit. REUTERS/Issei Kato

Some members of thesumocommunitywelcomed the increased exposure thatTrump's visitwill give their sport. REUTERS/Issei Kato