Which traditional Korean wrestling sport is held in a ring of sand where wrestlers grip a belt on the opponent's thigh?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Ssireum
- Step 1: The wrestlers grip a satba. Step 2. Ssireum is a traditional sport especially popular at Dano. Answer: Ssireum. Why not the others: Sumo is Japanese, judo is Japanese and taekkyeon is a martial art.
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