WSJ article on Tokyo University Sumo Club

[Kofuji]

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Mighty Mite Sumo Wrestlers Strain to Lift Dying Sport

Edited August 18, 2010 by Kofuji

[Petr]

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Mighty Mite Sumo Wrestlers Strain to Lift Dying Sport

Thanks. I can find there about Nitta-sensei. Apparently, it was on the front page - would like to see the print version...

[Harry]

Mr. Yamaoka, who wears only a thick strip of cloth covering his vital organs. "When I am wrestling, I feel alive."

Odd way to wear a mawashi (I am not worthy...) I thought most considered the heart, lung and brain to be vital organs but I suppose it is somewhat a matter of opinion :D