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Posted by: Kintamayama Dec 19, 2009, 00:33

Ozeki KaioU (37) met the Seibu Lion's pitcher Kimiyasu KudoU (46) who is still active, on a radio show (to be broadcast January 2nd at 14:00, on the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nippon_Cultural_Broadcasting) yesterday. Kudou said that after reaching 40, he really started enjoying playing baseball. "I plan on continuing for three more years!!", countered KaioU. When asked how he keeps in shape during the off-season, Kudou said he does two things- light exercise for preserving his muscles, and fasting, for his internal organs. Although it is highly unlikely KaioU will be fasting anytime soon, he said he will keep those tips in mind.
Edit- this is the station's http://www.joqr.co.jp/bbqr/index.php, but who knows..

U and U playing paper sumo backstage:

Posted by: kaiguma Dec 19, 2009, 06:28

You never know: light 3-day fasting might be exactly what Kaio needs to hang on for three more years

Posted by: ilovesumo Dec 19, 2009, 09:06

3 more years...wow...
Good luck!

I guess 3 years ago a "3 more years"-statement was as surprising as this one.

Posted by: Pippooshu Dec 19, 2009, 09:40

Really I hope it won't be this. In this hon-basho Kaio has done six Kachi-Koshi with 8-7 score. And often the KK's point is arrived at the senshuraku for gentle gift...

I think is not a good idea for Kaio's dignity.

Posted by: Kaiomitsuki Dec 19, 2009, 17:56

So he will stop on december 21st 2012 like all the NSK

Posted by: ryafuji Dec 19, 2009, 19:06

I assume he was joking. I doubt he seriously believes he will still be an ozeki at 40.