When they are not inside a dohyō with their mawashi on, the participants of the Grand Sumo Tournament are enjoying all the food, drinks and experiences London has to offer.

Preparation for the five-day event is not an easy feat – the 42 wrestlers are expected to eat around 75 kg (165 lbs) of rice every day between them during their stay.

This works out at approximately 1.7 kg of rice per athlete.

The diet of sumo wrestlers is often stereotyped as endless plates of rice washed down by lots of beer. However, it is more structured and thought out.

Sumo wrestlers follow a planned high-calorie, high-protein and carb-rich diet to fuel their intense training and maintain their muscle mass so they are strong for the matches.

The average sumo wrestler consumes between six to ten bowls per meal

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