Traditionally, the singlet had to be the color assigned to that wrestler for that match. The uniform designs will incorporate subtle red and blue markings, which will be used to differentiate competitors for scoring purposes. Light kneepads are permitted, but ear guards and headgear are forbidden.
Why do they not wear headgear in Olympic wrestling? Wrestling headgear is made to protect the wearer from long term injury. The constant bashing and beating on a wrestler's ears that comes from not wearing headgear can cause blood vessels in the ears to burst. Read More...
Sumo wrestlers are paid on a salary system, but salaries are paid only to wrestlers who are at Juryo ranking or higher. The Makushita and lower ranks are paid an allowance for each Basho. A Yokozuna's basic salary is 2.82 million yen per month and a Makushita's allowance is 150,000 yen per Basho.
How much do sumo wrestlers get paid per match? The minimum amount for a kenshōkin is set at ¥70,000 ($613). Read More...
Now, in some states in HS hockey, you do have to wear a neck guard. So If a kid takes the ice and a ref sees that you aren't wearing one, you have to go off the ice and put one on. But in many leagues, including USA Hockey which oversees all youth hockey in this country, they are recommended, but not mandatory.
Do you need a neck guard in hockey? Read More...