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Cross fingers. I need rikishi like him. Especially in this period…

Well, I've seen the final bout at least 10 times. Amazing. Sometimes you can live a fable in the life and this is the case. I think these things are good for Sumo (and for every sport). It brings the sport closer to the people and to the youngsters. You can have a chance, even if you are not a winner. Tokushoryu has an uncommon sense of humor also. Well done lad. Today Ura won the Jonidan. Great day. HAHAHA

OK. Probably Takakeisho is not at the best, but, everytime I watch Asanoyama I think that he has an incredible unexpressed talent. Good luck to Tomokaze. I hate that wheelchair (and "that" dohyo…). The good news is that Ura is back in the business. Good luck man.

Mita showed his best sumo exactly when it counts: in the last two bouts overwhelming Endo and Taka. Winner attitude. Taka was wise to jump two tournaments and fight almost at his best here, even knowing he was putting his Ozeki rank in danger. However… I hope that the big bosses will come healthy and strong in November. I do hope….

Thank you for your time and efforts. Really useful topic.

Harumafuji and Ura. Definitely.

Yes, they are also for me. I’m not an expert, so I read every time your topic to understand better the situation. I really appreciate your sumo knowledge. Asashosakari, don’t underestimate your job. See you.

Well... I watched right now the day 13th and, when I saw that Monoii was called, I has been rather confident about the victory of Tochinoshin... In any case, that's it. I sense that we're living one of those "sport drama" where a mix of demerits, errors and bad luck stop the hero just one millimeter from the glory. I hope not in the end. If Tochi really deserves the Ozeki rank, Tomorrow (and/or Sunday) will be the moment to show it to all. And tomorrow Asanoyama has a true chance…

Agreed. My only concern about Asanoyama is agaist the sanyaku (or just ex-sanyaku) guys. We'll see tomorrw. Sumo is unpredictable

Today is one of that days that remember me that Sumo is truly unpredictable. About the new generation, I've always preferred Asanoyama since the first moment I've seen him. More than Takakeisho or Onosho. Tomorrow he'll take Tamawashi. I think It's a test. If he wins, he'll have a true chance.

Yes. Tamawashi had him twice, but he literally refused to lose. Tochinoshin looks in really good shape. Tomorrow Hokutofuji will be a good test for his tournament. About Takakeisho, watching the replay, it seems that the knee didn't whitstand in the last movement. I hope it's not serious…

Takakeisho wins one bout on the belt.

This side of Sumo really puzzles me. A fast diagnosis prevents more serious consequences and/or speed up the recover. I do can't understand especially for athlets of this level.

Actually the audience in the stadium agreed with YDC

I saw Hakuho more worried for the injury than happy for the victory itself. Anyway, he is old and fading, but he is so smart and mentally flexible. Every bout a different strategy. If plan A fails, there is always a plan B, C and, in case, also a plan D. Still a step ahead all. Incredible. I hope to see fully recovered Tochinoshin and Ikioi. It is sad to watch them in these conditions. Finally, congratulation to the new Ozeki Takakeisho! It was just a matter of time... (And this topic will be 4/5 pages shorter in May... ).

Tochi, Tochi... Why you didn’t put this spirit before? You wouldn’t fight a final tomorrow...

You wrote what I've thought several times He is in that particular category of sportsman that are more than a "mere champion". I consider him like Roger Federer or Valentino Rossi. Once he will be retired, I won't watch sumo with the "same eyes".

The old is fading and the new is not good enough to replace it. So, anyone can win. Especially who is not injuried… And this is not good for a sport. Every sport. Imo. Anyway, thanks for your videos. I really enjoy watching them

Agreed. In my modest opinion, is not a matter of numbers, but a matter of "how". If he does a little final step, he will be in for sure very soon. Btw, I liked a lot Yago this time…

The new age is coming, but a 34 y.o. won. Well done Tamawashi. Really well done! Slowly, surely, silently you did it!

I hope he can manage as Tochi last year. At my eyes Hakuho looks really tired. Probably, after surgery, he was not able to train properly for a long run. I think.

I do hope you're right. Just over a year ago Harumafuji for one reason. Now Ura is in big danger for another one. My two favorites... OK. Now I can watch the bouts in the peace of mind Good luck Ura.

I enjoyed a lot his sumo. His fighting spirit. Good luck for the future.

I'm with you. Very sad situation. And it makes me think a lot...

Oh no, Mitakeumi Hope for the best. Good luck.