Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted January 27, 2019 Sumo 101: Special Prizes Quote The Emperor’s Cup isn’t the only prize awarded on the final day of a sumo tournament. The new champion receives an array of trophies and gifts from various organizations and locales around Japan as well as prizes from several foreign governments. Two to four men normally get to share some of the glory on senshuraku(Day 15 of a tournament) by being awarded a sansho... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/27/sumo/sumo-101-special-prizes/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted February 1, 2019 Here is a review of last year's year in sumo along with a forecast for 2019: http://www.fightbox.com/en/blog/item/9667-blog-december-2018-sumo Not sure whether Daniel Austin is a Forum member. Perhaps not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,809 Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Amamaniac said: Here is a review of last year's year in sumo along with a forecast for 2019: http://www.fightbox.com/en/blog/item/9667-blog-december-2018-sumo Not sure whether Daniel Austin is a Forum member. Perhaps not. Sure, there were the two tournament victories by Mitakeumi and Takakeisho in 2018, but the quality of their sumo has yet to come close to any of the elite foreign rikishi such as Hakuho, Kakuryu or the recently departed Harumafuji. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finngall 35 Posted February 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Amamaniac said: Not sure whether Daniel Austin is a Forum member. Perhaps not. Daniel Austin (aka Don Roid) isn't a member here AFAIK, but he's an occasional contributor over on Sumotalk and periodically features sumo on his podcast, where he's interviewed Mike and others of the ST crew along with Moti, Osunaarashi, Byamba, and others. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted February 2, 2019 13 hours ago, Finngall said: Daniel Austin (aka Don Roid) isn't a member here AFAIK Perhaps he should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted February 7, 2019 Takakeisho rolls up sleeves ahead of campaign for ozeki promotion Quote Japanese sumo wrestler Takakeisho said Wednesday he sees himself in a new light as he began training ahead of next month's Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, where he aims to secure promotion to the sport's second-highest rank. Takakeisho, who currently fights as a sekiwake, will be gunning for a promotion to ozeki at the March 10-24 meet in Osaka Prefecture. He missed his chance at January's New Year meet despite meeting some of the criteria typically needed to reach the rank. "I used to waffle on the subject (of promotion) by saying 'I hope to go up the banzuke rankings' instead of using the word ozeki," said Takakeisho, who won his maiden championship in November. "I need to force myself into a position (to go after promotion). The more pressure the better." The 22-year-old said he hopes to achieve the milestone at the Spring tournament at Edion Arena Osaka, where he has both good and bad memories. He earned promotion to sumo's second-tier juryo division following the 2016 meet, but a right-foot injury forced him to pull out of last year's competition. "I have a lot of memories about Osaka. I want this meet to lead to something great," he said... The young sekiwake sustained a right-foot injury in the loss to ozeki Goeido, but started light training Wednesday at his Chiganoura stable in Tokyo. Takakeisho said he is not worried about his condition despite being uncertain of when he can resume wrestling. "I'll be fine. I'll treat the injury while I train. All wrestlers are going through some kind of pain," he said. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190206/p2g/00m/0sp/126000c 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted February 10, 2019 A "drastic" generational shift may be at hand. See how Miki-san sees things: http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0005510490 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,145 Posted February 27, 2019 John on Terutsuyoshi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted February 28, 2019 This isn’t a sumo article as such, so feel free to move it to its rightful place, but the Guardian has published a cartoon of the latest Trump/Kim summit with the two depicted as rikishi. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2019/feb/27/steve-bell-trump-kim-jong-un-second-summit-cartoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) Tamawashi gets the ABC treatment: http://www.the-japan-news.com/news/article/0005551221 Miki-san calls Tamawashi's family background "unique" among Mongolian sumo champions, but I seem to recall Kakuryu having a similar family background (i.e., teacher parents with no wrestling pedigree). And I'm not sure if "bouble-grip" is an actual term or simply a typo for "double". But the photo with his sister from 2005 was a nice look back to the time shortly after Tamawashi started his ozumo career. He's come a long way! Edited March 1, 2019 by Amamaniac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,145 Posted March 7, 2019 John on rivalries I would mention Houshouryuu as well, as the rivalry between him and Naya has already been hyped in the lower divisions-the grandson against the nephew.. John on the next basho in general 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,842 Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Kintamayama said: John on the next basho in general Go Kaisei!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted March 8, 2019 Sumo wrestlers’ bodies are probably reaching a critical limit. Quote Former sumo yokozuna Kitanofuji, now a TV commentator, suggesting that the increasing number of injuries in the sport is due to the increased weight of wrestlers. https://japantoday.com/category/quote-of-the-day/sumo-wrestlers’-bodies-are-probably-reaching-a-critical-limit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryafuji 814 Posted March 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Otokonoyama said: Sumo wrestlers’ bodies are probably reaching a critical limit. That link doesn't give me the full article? I found it here: http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201902190008.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted March 13, 2019 Mr Gunning has been busy...thankfully! Sumo 101: Wakaimonogashira (youth supervisor) and Seiwanin (manager) https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/12/sumo/sumo-101-wakaimonogashira-sewanin/#.XIlRkC2ZOfc Attendants play an important role in ring-entering ceremony https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/13/sumo/attendants-play-important-role-ring-entering-ceremony/#.XIlRzy2ZOfc 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted March 14, 2019 The latest instalment of Sumo ABC looks at shukusha (temporary sumo beya accommodations) in Osaka: http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0005589828 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) Yet more recent contributions by the hardest working man in English sumo journalism: Sumo 101: Juryo https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/10/sumo/sumo-101-juryo/#.XJN4tC2ZOfd Sumo 101: Pusher Thrusters https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/11/sumo/sumo-101-pusher-thrusters/#.XJN3Zi2ZOfc Sumo 101: Souvenirs https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/14/sumo/sumo-101-souvenirs/#.XJN1Ri2ZOfd Sumo 101: Closed Stables https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/15/sumo/sumo-101-closed-stables/#.XJNytS2ZOfc Sumo 101: Manga https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/16/sumo/sumo-101-manga/#.XJN3MS2ZOfc Sumo 101: Nicknames https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/17/sumo/sumo-101-nicknames/#.XJN17S2ZOfc Sumo 101: College Graduates https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/18/sumo/college-graduates-mixed-success-sumos-school-hard-knocks/#.XJN2dy2ZOfc Sumo 101: Brothers in sumo https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/19/sumo/sumo-101-brothers-sumo/#.XJNjii2ZOfc Bow-twirling ceremony (the "must pick up dropped bow with foot" detail came up in the English commentary on day 5?) https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/20/sumo/bow-twirling-ceremony/#.XJNjsy2ZOfc Edited March 21, 2019 by Amamaniac 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted March 25, 2019 A couple more gifts from John: Sumo 101: Retired Stablemasters https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/23/sumo/sumo-101-retired-stablemasters/#.XJiS-C2ZOfc Sumo 101: Instant Replay https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/24/sumo/sumo-101-instant-replay/#.XJiRcS2ZOfc 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted March 27, 2019 Miki reviews the effects of the 2002 quota agreement in the latest Sumo ABC: http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0005616787 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,145 Posted March 28, 2019 John on Hakuhou and the age-old discussion 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaeucherLax 288 Posted March 28, 2019 28 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: John on Hakuhou and the age-old discussion THX to @John Gunning for defending the GOAT against jealous oldtimers and for managing to get Prinz Poldi on the picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted April 3, 2019 Mr. Gunning takes a closer look at Chiganoura Stable as a contributing factor in Takakeisho's recent success: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/04/03/sumo/new-ozeki-takakeisho-can-draw-strength-stable/#.XKTO4i2B0n0 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) Takanohana: The nail that sumo pounded down Quote BY JOHN GUNNING This is the ninth in a series on influential figures in the Heisei Era, which began in 1989 and will end when Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30. In Heisei, Japan was roiled by economic excess and stagnation, as well as a struggle for political and social reform. This series explores those who left their imprint along the way. In sumo’s 2,000-year history, few men have been as steeped in the sport’s traditions as Koji Hanada. Born into sumo royalty, the man better known as Takanohana ended up rejecting those conventions and rituals, publicly and emphatically. Given that he was part of a dynasty that had dominated tabloid headlines over the decades, to an even greater extent than it did his opponents in the ring, Takanohana’s turn from golden boy to rebellious antihero still came as a shock to many... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/04/04/national/takanohana-nail-sumo-pounded/ Edited April 4, 2019 by Otokonoyama 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted April 8, 2019 Missed a few by John: Sumo 101: Could Have Beens https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/21/sumo/sumo-101-beens/#.XKtaTC2B2fc Sumo 101: Consistent Losers https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/22/sumo/sumo-101-consistent-losers/#.XKtaNy2B2fc 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted April 19, 2019 Miki points to the need for Takakeisho to improve his "jump-off" (? initial charge) if further promotion is on his mind. http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0005650636 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
