In the corner sits Majestic Savage, a robot built for battle by the talented student, Jessie Bass.

Majestic Savage was just one of the robots which fought in the second annual Sumo Robo tournament, held Feb. 16.

Shiloh Marriett, 13, showed off her sumo bot, equipped with a special pink shovel.

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Marriett hopes to win first place.

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The robots are built using Lego Mindstorm kits, with size and weight requirements for the tournaments.

Around 106 students at the elementary, middle and high school level gathered in 50 teams.

Each sumo bot will have about six battles in the tournament in elimination-style rounds. The winning Kelowna team earns a trophy.

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The tournament was held at the Educational Services building in Rutland.