Heitaikai

Excellent!! ;-) Thanks, Fay :-D

Great pics as always, Fay. Thank you so much for sharing them!! (Sign of approval...) (Sign of approval...)

Great pics als always... thanks a lot ;-)

I don't find it too much. I like reading the messages from Tomozuna Beya and I like to be informed when there are new ones. Please, don't stop it B-)

Ooops, I didn't know I am that good at guessing... (Clapping wildly...) Thank you very much, Fay!

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A very good idea (Applauding...) Thank you very much, Verena!

Tosanoumi

Kaio

Kisenosato

Onokuni

oh no... ;-) , of course it's my alltime-favourite Musoyama (Fujishima oyakata)

1. Hakuho 2. Ama 3. Kotoshogiku Viele Gr

In another thread I read about "adopted rikishi". I read about it in the mailing list for a couple of times, but never found out how it works. Is it a matter of the mailing list only? How can I find out which rikishi isn't already adopted? Are there regulations which rikishi may be taken? Where can I submit my adoption application? Thanks for any help. Heitaikai

First of all... thank you very much for your positive comments! I will upload new avatars regularly. A few minutes ago I added some new ones on both avatar-sites (Ama, Kotooshu, Kaiho, Kotonishiki, Terao... more will follow soon). It's a bit empty in the "newcomers' corner" - only Masuto and Sawai at the moment. As Odoriou mentioned before, it is very difficult to find pictures of lower ranked rikishi. I like the idea very much! Does anyone know where I can find pictures of those mountains that I may use for this purpose? Heitaikai

If you are still looking for a new avatar (although those in the forum gallery are wonderful) maybe you will find one on this website I created a couple of avatars just for fun. I hesitated to make them public as I am no artist and don't possess the best graphic program. If you should like one... feel free to use it. If not... ignore it.

Your favorite rikishi: Musoyama Least favorite rikishi: Asashoryu Best technician: Asashoryu Best weapon in sumo today by a particular rikishi: Asashoryu's versatility Best defensively: Tochiazuma Your current favorite matchup in sumo: Kotooshu - Toyonoshima Your all time favorite bout: Musoyama - Kaio, Hatsu 2000 Deserves more appreciation: I think all rikishi deserve our appreciation Most exciting to watch: Katayama's shiko Overrated rikishi: Kotooshu Underrated rikisi: Toyonoshima On the way down: Takanowaka Most potential: Hakuho Overachiever: Ama Underachiever: Wakanosato, Tochinonada Best Tachiai: Must have Tosanoumi, as there are so many rikishi who are afraid of it, preferring to do henka Most fighting spirit: Ama, Toyonoshima, Kakizoe Least fighting spirit: Chiyotenzan, Toki Your favorite rikishi all time: Musoyama Least favorite rikishi all time: Asashoryu Favorite heya: Oitekaze, Musashigawa Destined for ozekihood: Hakuho Destined for makuuchi: Baruto Wasting time in Juryo: Kasugao Strongest Rikishi: Kaio Weakest Rikishi: Chiyotenzan Fastest Rikishi: Ama Best Yotsu: Asashoryu Best Oshi: healthy Chiyotaikai Weirdest rikishi: Takamisakari Henka: Yay or Nay? nay Asashoryu: Yay or Nay? nay Many foreigners in sumo: Yay or Nay? nay Will sumo ever become a true global sport? hopefully not Favorite SumoForum poster: I think there are some members who invest a lot of time and work to enjoy us with interesting postings. That makes the forum such a nice place to be. Favorite SumoForum smiley: (Kicked by own computer...) Worst thing about sumo: injuries Best thing about sumo: it's more than just a sport

Since I started watching sumo, he always has been my favourite rikishi. I will miss him!! Sayonara, Musoyama-zeki! (Applauding...)

I must admit that I don't know when the photo was taken. Maybe in 2002, but I'm not sure. Anyway, now you know that Kotomitsuki at least once made an effort to help his fallen opponent up and you don't have to dislike him anymore :-D :-P ;-)

That's not fun anymore! If you dislike someone, okay. But you mustn't insult him.

No?

I don't think that's a good idea! (This is no good...)

Hamanishiki

Here you can find Wakanosato's wedding photos and a photo showing Toki with his family from Hoshifransu's Toki-Fanpage

Tokitsuumi and his wife