Akinomaki 40,481 Posted September 26, 2024 The logo to commemorate 100 years since the (then Dai-)NSK became a juridical foundation next year was published today, it was on Dec. 29th 1925. 1958 the name was changed to NSK, Nihon Sumo Kyokai, and since 2014 they are a foundation for public benefit. o 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,969 Posted September 27, 2024 Any idea whose silhouette has been used? Looks a bit like Konishiki to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naganoyama 5,911 Posted September 27, 2024 Looks a bit like Musashimaru to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,969 Posted September 27, 2024 Here's the same picture, but I can't find a source: https://youtu.be/zr1qIUCw0TQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,263 Posted September 27, 2024 I thought about Kitanoumi first. He was a chunky guy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,481 Posted January 8 (edited) On 26/09/2024 at 20:56, Akinomaki said: The logo to commemorate 100 years since the (then Dai-)NSK became a juridical foundation next year was published today, it was on Dec. 29th 1925. 1958 the name was changed to NSK, Nihon Sumo Kyokai On 06/01/2025 at 09:27, Kintamayama said: Uniqlo announced today that it has signed an official sponsorship contract with the Kyokai. The agreement was made as part of the Kyokai's commemorative projects to mark the 100th anniversary of its founding as an incorporated foundation this December, and will see the company provide official jackets (not for sale) to be worn by sumo wrestlers and staff. 54 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: The jackets now to be provided by Uniclo have the official "100 years of NSK" logo at the neck o Hakkaku was interviews about the plans for the memorial year and more - get sumo like it's now to the following 100 years celebration - renewal of the kokugikan, opened in 1985 - projects together with amateur sumo to ensure the supply of new recruits (esp. a tournament to replace the zenchu) - ooooo The last year after 28 years had again all 90 days a sell-out - it's also 100 years since the start of NHK radio broadcast Edited January 8 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,263 Posted January 8 8 hours ago, Akinomaki said: - it's also 100 years since the start of NHK radio broadcast That made me curious if the broadcasts still continue and sure enough it's possible to listen to Hatsu basho live on NHK radio. Quite amazing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octofuji 357 Posted January 9 On 08/01/2025 at 18:16, dingo said: That made me curious if the broadcasts still continue and sure enough it's possible to listen to Hatsu basho live on NHK radio. Quite amazing. Cricket works well on the radio, it's a similar sort of cadence - most of the time not much is happening and it leads to a lot more interesting commentary than e.g. football Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
