Kintamayama 47,171 Posted August 26, 2003 (edited) Rikishi had their weigh-in today- Maru was absent, being in Hawaii and all. Standing out were Wakanosato , now 160 kilos (352 lbs.) and Kasuganishiki, now 150 (330 lbs)- both added 9 kilos. Asashouryuu lost 1 kilo tipping the scales at 138 (304 lbs.). The Rikishis' average weight went down by 0.8 and is now 154.6 (341 lbs.) kilos. http://www.sponichi.co.jp/others/flash/200...0826150206.html KaioU's koenkai has decided that this will be a tsunatori (Yokozuna quest) basho for him. Although Kitanoumi Rijicho said that a 12 win Yusho is not a Yokozuna quest starting point, the koen-kai is going ahead with plans for a tsuna-tying party in Kyushu. " I don't know what was said before", said Rijicho evasively. There is the unwritten 2 consecutive yusho rule, so the possibility does exist. "I won't be thinking of Rijicho's words. I will be relaxed and doing it my way", said KaioU. "We are thinking what we can do when he becomes yokozuna. A party before Kyushu Basho is being suggested," said koenkai chairman. When KaioU finally made Oozeki, the press said it was after 7 tries. The Koenkai, which seems really supportive but somewhat over-optimistic, called it the ninth try. "I will do my best to meet my fans' expectations", said KaioU, eyes shining. http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/hochi/sports/aug/...20030825_30.htm Edited August 26, 2003 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoavoshimaru 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Good luck to Kaio -- he seems to have a good attribute, hopefully he is not feeling very pressured. What's up with Rijicho's "I don't know what was said before" comment? (Applauding...) That guy is strange sometimes.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
