Kintamayama 47,132 Posted July 1, 2003 Internet server now charges by word, so: Kyokutenhou degeiko at Michinoku. Stopped in middle. Oh oh..right elbow pain! "First time this happens to me". Worried. "I was just getting used to hard hitting high-rankers.. I'll be Ok, don't worry!!", added, looked very worried. Still, no question of kyujo. Musashimaru-yes no yes no etc. Decision by Thursday. Left wrist improving. If can hold opponents' mawashi- will enter. No keiko today. "Resting", says he. "Madamadamada" says Oyakata. Takamisakari fireman for day. Went to local fire station with heya mate Ushiomaru and others at behest of Oyakata. Trained with firemen, joked that ladder will not hold him. It did. Picture: Asashouryuu not training much- visiting schools and old peoples' homes. No keiko yesterday. Instead, light training, then local volleyball game - participated. "He's busy with a lot of events, you know.." said Oyakata. Only 4 new recruits in entrance exams, two Mongolians. Kagamiou,( not Kagamiyama as was wrongfully reported yesterday)15, Kagamiyama beya, wrestling experience. "His Sumo is like Kyokushuuzan's", said former Juryou/now Oyakata Hakuryuu. Second recruit- 1.88 meter 19 year old Kiriyama- "I want to be like Asashouryuu", says, eyes shining. They will know if they passed on Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubiquitoyama 4 Posted July 1, 2003 Only 4 new recruits in entrance exams, two Mongolians. Kagamiou,( not Kagamiyama as was wrongfully reported yesterday)15, Kagamiyama beya, wrestling experience. "His Sumo is like Kyokushuuzan's", said former Juryou/now Oyakata Hakuryuu. (In a state of confusion...) Isn't Hakuryu Wakaimonogashira??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoseiya Yuichi 3 Posted July 1, 2003 Isn't Hakuryu Wakaimonogashira??? Yes and in the very same Kagamiyama-beya as was to be expected, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takanorappa 97 Posted July 1, 2003 (edited) The angle on that Robocop picture is a riot! It's make T'misakari look like a statue at the entrance to an amusement park (maybe - you've got to excuse this - Sumo World?) (In a state of confusion...) Edited July 1, 2003 by Takanorappa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoavoshimaru 0 Posted July 1, 2003 Asashouryuu not training much- visiting schools and old peoples' homes. No keiko yesterday. Instead, light training, then local volleyball game - participated. "He's busy with a lot of events, you know.." said Oyakata. Hmm... Asashoryu is very good, but no one is good enough not to train before basho. I don't like this too much. There is time for events and shows after yusho. >(In a state of confusion...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,132 Posted July 1, 2003 (edited) Isn't Hakuryu Wakaimonogashira??? Probably-Remember-I am a known "all-stuff-that-has- to- do-with-toshiyori-and-stuff" denier!! Edited July 1, 2003 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 1, 2003 Hmm... Asashoryu is very good, but no one is good enough not to train before basho. I don't like this too much. There is time for events and shows after yusho. When he's had training, he's done really well. I've seen a few reports that have him listed as unbeaten in training bouts (12-0, 15-0, etc.). So he seems to be doing OK in that respect. I wouldn't worry too much about him yet. I think part of what's happening here is a PR tour for Asashoryu. You know, to try and rebuild his reputation a bit after last basho's mess with Shuzan. He and his Oyakata seem to be actively trying to show him in the best possible light to prove, "Hey I'm not such a bad guy afterall." (In a state of confusion...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
