June 18th-light news and heavy gossip

[Kintamayama 47,132]

Hayateumi (ex- Makuuchi hopeful, then forever injured, and currently Juryo something) has been engaged to his girlfriend (Akosan) after 3 (or 9, depending on which paper you read..) years of courtship. Seems his injuries and stuff postponed the engagement. She is 36, (again, older..) and has been married before. Oh yes, she has 4 kids, so Hayateumi is now a proud father of four. They registered back in January. "I'm very happy. She is very supportive, and helping me through my injury-riddled times. I'm sure, now that we're engaged, that I'll be heading upwards again, first to Makuuchi, and then Sanyaku!!", he vowed.

A picture of Takamisakari and the red cross blood donation campaign:

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/hochi/sports/jun/...20030617_50.htm

His posters will grace the walls of Japan starting July 1st.

Cellphone voice message update: Seems Sadogatake and Takasago Oyakatas have recorded their voices in the past and are extremely popular as well. 6 more Oyakatas (including Takanohana) 10 Yobidashis (cool.. Denwa, Kintamayama, Kintamayaaaaama..) and 2 Gyoojis (!!) have lent their voices as well. Takanohana also recorded an alarm message- "Hey!! YOU"RE LATE!!".

The Oozumo i-mode site was established in January, and had 3300 paying patrons by the end of May.

If you live in Japan and wish to acquire this service , here are the information center phone numbers:

Kyokai public relations:03・5608・3012

NTT Public relations: 03・5224・5500

I'm pretty sure a command of the Japanese language is needed.

Edited June 18, 2003 by Kintamayama

[Kotoseiya Yuichi 3]

Hmm... he looks like having just been thrown from the dohyo head first. Probably the photographer wanted to exaggerate his display of pre-bout determination. I can't help becoming amused during his shikiri antics. (Laughing...)

[Fujisan 533]

That would be fun being woken up by Takanohana every morning-Especially during bashos when I get up early for results.

[Dejimasama 0]

How sweet would it be to get ahold of one of those pictures. Man that would make me laugh everyday just looking at it. (Laughing...)

[Yoavoshimaru 0]

It seems to be that if you're not doing so well, getting four kids all of a sudden to finance can be a lot of added pressure.

Nonetheless, I trust Hayateumi's judgement and wish him cognratulations on his engagement and good luck in his sumo! (Applauding...)

[Manekineko 200]

Hayateumi (ex- Makuuchi hopeful, then forever injured, and currently Juryo something) has been engaged to his girlfriend (Akosan) after 3 (or 9, depending on which paper you read..) years of courtship. Seems his injuries and stuff postponed the engagement. She is 36, (again, older..) and has been married before. Oh yes, she has 4 kids, so Hayateumi is now a proud father of four.

Ah, another handsome bachelor married! Where's that broken-heart smiley? :-P

How many bachelors are there still among sekitori? Musashimaru? Takamisakari? Kyokutenho? (Applauding...)

[Kotoseiya Yuichi 3]

Rijicho told me he'll add a broken heart emoticon in few minutes.

[Yoavoshimaru 0]

You always seem to have the inside track on what the Rijicho will do :-P (Applauding...)

[Manekineko 200]

Rijicho told me he'll add a broken heart emoticon in few minutes.

(Heart) :-P (Applauding...)