Swami
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Absolutely, and to be fair a lot of them do lose a lot of weight immediately after retirement. Swami
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It just seems like rikishi are dying younger nowadays when, even taking into consideration the risks their lifestyles bring about, greater life expectancy rates should be increasing their lifespans. Swami
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All the same, taken in context with the passing of Izutsu Oyakata, it highlights problems that perhaps sumo needs to address. Onomatsu was one of the very lightest during his career which was somewhat shortened by bad knee injuries. Perhaps there needs to be greater medical support for both active rikishi and oyakata. It doesn't bode well for future generations, today's generation features far fewer lightweights than in the 80s and 90s. Swami
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Time will tell! Swami
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Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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I'm just looking at the banzuke for the 1984 Aki Basho, and it is quite a sobering thought: All three Yokozuna passed away (Kitanoumi, Chiyonofuji & Takanosato_ One ozeki passed away (Hokutenyu) One sekiwake passed away (Sakahoko) Of the maegashira, Itai (ex-komusubi), Kurama (ex-sekiwake), Kitao (ex-Yokozuna Futahaguro) and Hachiya have passed away. That's a sizeable proportion. Swami
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C'mon Ireland, let's win this World Cup! Swami
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Very sad news, another fine talent from the 1980s has passed away. Swami
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Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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I suspect Hakuho will go first. Swami
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Feeling my age here, Chiyonofuji, Hokutenyu, Konishiki, Mitoizumi. Swami
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Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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Happy birthday and hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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The correct answer is the hymn "Thine Be The Glory". Swami
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Happy birthday and hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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Another sad loss, there have been quite a few recently. Swami
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Shocking to learn of this, very sad indeed. Swami
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Shocking at such a young age. Swami
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Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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Hearty congratulations from the Swami! Swami
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Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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Happy birthday and hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
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Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami
