1.   Because the wrestling association does not recognize female wrestlers or their matches, referees until now either have ignored the matches or officiated without posting points for the team.

2.   It said the event will be hosted by North Korea and a Japanese wrestling association headed by legislator Kanji Inoki.

3.   It said the event will be hosted by North Korea and a Japanese wrestling association headed by parliamentarian Kanji Inoki.

4.   The competition is co-sponsored by a private Japanese wrestling association.