82 officially recognized winning techniques (kimarite) — including yorikiri (force-out grip), oshidashi (push-out), uwatenage (overarm throw), shitatenage (underarm throw), various trips + lifts + slap-downs; Each match victory recorded with the kimarite used — kimarite history is preserved as pa...
Why people argue about this
People often assume that only a wrestler's shoulders crossing over their opponent's shoulders (the most common winning technique) is considered kimarite, but actually, there are 82 officially recognized ways to win in sumo, including various throws, trips, and even holds that aren't as straightforward. This leads to debates about whether a particular move qualifies under the official guidelines.
