The Russian-Japanese Sumo House will open its doors in Vladivostok during the 5th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). It is to host a unique match between Russia and Japan sumo wrestlers.
During the three days of the EEF (3–8 September), the spectators are welcome to watch the matches between the world’s strongest sumo wrestlers from a fan zone of the Russian-Japanese Sumo House.
All participants will compete for medals in absolute weight categories for men and women, in both team and individual tournaments. The international meeting of sumo wrestlers at the Forum is to present and promote this sport to the world.
The Russia–Japan matches will be aired live on the LED screen. During the Sumo Festival, journalists will be able to interview the world’s strongest sumotori and distinguished guests of the event.
Guests of the Russian-Japanese Sumo House are in for a brilliant show and pleasant surprises: workshops by Russian and Japanese sumo wrestlers, an interactive introduction to the sumo philosophy, exhibition matches between masters of the Tuvan wrestling called Khuresh, and the performance by Primorye Territory artists.

The guests of the Russian-Japanese House of Sumo are in for a brilliant show and pleasant surprises: workshops by masters of this Japanese national wrestling, an interactive introduction to the sumo philosophy, and the performance by the Primorye Territory artists.
The Sumo Festival guests can purchase a commemorative t-shirt, do a Sumo style face painting, take a selfie with the tournament’s mascot and play in a photo booth.
A professional photographer will capture the events of the Russian-Japanese Sumo House.
The Russian Sumo Federation invites all to attend this event, to witness incredible duels between the world’s best athletes and enjoy the atmosphere of a vivid international sumo festival.

The EEF 2019 participant’s badge is required to access the event.

Go is a genuine business tool that brings Asian elites together in an informal environment. For Russian business representatives, Go is a key to successful negotiations and partnership on Eastern markets.
Among the delegates and honourary guests of the tournament are heads of Korean Go associations, as well as members of Indian Go Business Club, who came to Russia for the first time to take part in the competition.
Apart from the classic tournament, honourary guests will test VR-Go and hold the first virtual game ever.
During the breaks between games, players and businessmen from Far Eastern regions will hold workshops on Go strategic principles, while the members of the organizing committee – Sergey Gorkov, General Director of Rosgeologia, and Vitaliy Nesis, CEO of Polymetal International – will set the countdown timer for the 41th World Go Championship that will take place in Vladivostok in 2020.

Forum participants can access the event using their EEF 2019 participant badges.

Annually, the games bring together more than 300 children from the countries of the Asia-Pacific Region to the ‘Ocean’ National Children’s Centre. The festival participants live on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University.
Teams of boys and girls ages 13–16 from 8 countries – India, China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Laos, Thailand, and Russia – will participate in the Youth Sports Games of the APR.
Competitions will be held in 9 sports: badminton, 3 x 3 basketball, judo, track and field, futsal, table tennis, swimming and chess.
The organizers of the Games are the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation, the administration of the Primorye Territory and Russian School Sports Federation.
The Games participants are in for an eventful cultural programme: Vladivostok sightseeing, a tribute to the S56 Submarine memorial and the Primorsky Aquarium visit.
Such international youth festivals promote intercultural communication and friendly relations between countries.
The Games opening ceremony will be held on 5 September at 18:00 in the Ocean Centre amphitheatre.

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World Curling Tournament Stage among mixed pairs of the Pacific Ocean Cup 2019 will take place in Vladivostok as part of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum sporting programme. The tournament will bring together teams from Russia, China, South Korea, Australia and Japan. For Russian pairs, this will be the first tournament of the new international season. All teams are members of the global elite, so Forum participants and residents of Primorye will witness the curling masters.

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At the initiative of the Russian Sumo Federation, the match between the national teams of Russia and Japan, the founders of this martial art, will debut in the EEF sporting programme. The first mention of sumo dates back to 712. During this time, sumo has become not only the most popular martial art but also part of Japanese culture.
Seven athletes make up a team; most of them are members of the world sumo elite. From 11:00 to 13:00, men and women in open weight class will compete for medals. From 16:00 to 19:00, there will be matches between mixed teams (4 male + 3 female) of Russia and Japan in contention for the winner’s cup.
Forum participants will enjoy a fascinating performance and an opportunity to witness Japanese traditions. Moreover, the International Sumo Federation, which received the IOC recognition in 2018, casts the match between the national teams of Russia and Japan at the EEF 2019 to promote sumo globally.
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EEF 2019 participants will not only be able to witness the stage of the world curling series but also try their hand at popular Olympic winter sport. On 4 September, the Roscongress Cup tournament is to welcome the Forum participants. Moreover, the players of the Russian national curling team will introduce the rules of this exciting game to the Forum participants and hold a master class. The curling tournament will be an excellent opportunity for participants to recharge for the second day of the EEF business programme. Flood of emotions and spirits riding high are guaranteed!
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Hockey gala matches have become one of the sporting traditions of economic forums. In Vladivostok, representatives of the political and business elite will take the ice. All participants in the match will receive commemorative souvenirs, but the main reward for them will be vivid emotions and an energy boost for the Forum’s business programme.

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You can register for the event and find detailed information in your personal web office.

The Forum’s sports exchange programme will carry on to the football field. The local Luch and the Japanese Cobalt teams will meet on 4 September in Vladivostok. The Japanese team formed last year at Osaka Sanyo University. At once, Cobalt won the 3rd division and will play the second Kansai League this season. Remarkably, the international football matches tradition started last year at the EEF when Luch defeated the Chinese Yanbian Funde 3:2 on penalty kicks.
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