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I was blown away by the sheer detail and respect shown for the athletes—the description of the mawashi alone, weighing up to 11 pounds, really drove home their incredible strength and tradition.

The weight of the mawashi really surprised me—almost 11 pounds, just like they described. You can feel the tradition in every detail of these powerful athletes.

I was blown away by the detail on the mawashi—learning that those loincloths weigh up to 11 pounds really puts the athletes' strength in perspective. The cultural context is fascinating and adds so much depth to watching the matches.