Amamaniac 1,898 Posted March 27, 2020 Concerns raised from the historic Spring basho: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/03/26/sumo/spring-basho-provided-unique-experience-raised-concerns/#.Xn6K1C-ZP6A 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted April 1, 2020 Free movement of young wrestlers could help sumo build stronger base Exposure to different stables would help trainees make better career decisions Quote Two significant changes in status took place after the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament. First up was the promotion of Asanoyama to the sport’s second-highest rank... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/04/01/sumo/free-movement-young-wrestlers-help-sumo-build-stronger-base 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 4,426 Posted April 1, 2020 Quote [Asanoyama] looks a good bet to become the first ozeki with a second Emperor’s Cup to his name since Tochiazuma managed the feat 17 years ago. Not quite sure which point John tried to make here. Ozeki Hakuho won his second Yusho 13 years ago and Ozeki Harumafuji less than nine years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,898 Posted April 7, 2020 Some history and religious significance of the hanging roof over the dohyo: https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0006474932 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,194 Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) RE: transfers. This is something I’ve long thought could help sumo. There must be plenty of youngsters who’ve dropped out because they didn’t feel at home in their chosen heya. Since transferring is out of the question their only options are quit or learn to live with it. The simple act of allowing people to move could have a huge effect on issues like bullying and talent retention. If a young rikishi is being mistreated but otherwise wants to pursue sumo, they can find a better home in another heya. This could force the less “progressive” oyakata to change their ways or risk losing their wrestlers to another. It also means guys with potential can find the right place to develop it. Imagine being innately talented at yotsuzumo but finding yourself with an oyakata who teaches only oshi. That talent might go undeveloped. Edited April 8, 2020 by Eikokurai 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted April 10, 2020 Sumo's rigid lifestyle offers bubble of protection against coronavirus disruption Quote In an interesting twist, rigid traditions and practices that have drawn increasing criticism over the past few years seem to have put sumo in a better position to weather the COVID-19 storm than most other sports... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/04/10/sumo/sumos-rigid-lifestyle-offers-bubble-protection-coronavirus-disruption/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted April 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Otokonoyama said: Sumo's rigid lifestyle offers bubble of protection against coronavirus disruption In the article there is mention of certain heya running live streams of their keiko. Does anyone have the links for these streams? (Apologies if these are listed elsewhere in this sub-topic or another) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 550 Posted April 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Sasanishiki said: In the article there is mention of certain heya running live streams of their keiko. Does anyone have the links for these streams? (Apologies if these are listed elsewhere in this sub-topic or another) IIRC, it’s Naruto-beya. They streamed on their twitter’s account Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 2,471 Posted April 11, 2020 8 hours ago, code_number3 said: IIRC, it’s Naruto-beya. They streamed on their twitter’s account Aaaaand, they've also premiered on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/narutobeya/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted April 15, 2020 Asanoyama strong favorite to become sumo's next hot star Quote ...I want to focus on different topics whenever possible. Apart from sumo, American football is one of the few sports that is still “active” in any sense. The NFL is continuing with plans to hold its annual draft of college talent this month, which will be conducted online because of social distancing guidelines. Sumo, of course, has no draft or free agency — a fact I bemoaned in a recent column. But, as with last year, I’m going to imagine that it does, and put together a mock draft for the sport's top talent. The only guidelines I’m using are that every rikishi is evaluated based on his current age and experience, and picks should be made with an eye on potential success over the next five years or so... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/04/15/sumo/asanoyama-strong-favorite-become-sumos-next-hot-star 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted April 23, 2020 Long layoffs could prove detrimental to amateur and pro rikishi Quote In an email sent on April 21, Dariusz Rozum, president of the European Sumo Federation, announced that the 2020 Sumo World Championships, due to be held in Krotoszyn, Poland, in September, have been postponed to 2021. The news is expected to be confirmed by the International Sumo Federation (IFS) this week, but as yet no official statement has been issued. A cancellation puts some national governing bodies in a bind... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/04/23/sumo/long-layoffs-prove-detrimental-amateur-pro-rikishi/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 38,284 Posted April 24, 2020 I'll just leave this here.. https://slate.com/culture/2020/04/sumo-wrestling-coronavirus-japan.html 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,898 Posted April 29, 2020 John Gunning gives us a glimpse of how the on-going pandemic has affected the Natsubasho's banzuke release and how it will impact the May tournament, should it go ahead as scheduled: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/04/29/sumo/sumo-feels-impact-covid-19-escapes-major-financial-hit-plaguing-sports/#.Xqn3xy9h36A 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 1,000 Posted May 4, 2020 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/496ae3514a37-urgent-sumo-grand-tournament-in-may-canceled-due-to-virus.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 550 Posted May 6, 2020 JSA loathe to reissue banzuke, even in wake of scandals Canceled Summer Basho's rankings will likely carry over to July https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/06/sumo/canceled-summer-bashos-rankings-will-likely-carry-july/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,898 Posted May 8, 2020 Miki-san sheds some light on the history of the dohyo: https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0006535440 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 1,000 Posted May 10, 2020 http://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/13320967 Excellent article on Sokokurai. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,898 Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Great suggestions from John Gunning on where to turn for sumo during the current drought: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/13/sumo/fans-turn-options-sumo-fix-virus-related-period/#.Xru2Ei97H6A Spoiler alert: this forum gets a nice shout out. Edited May 13, 2020 by Amamaniac 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,647 Posted May 14, 2020 https://www.zeit.de/sport/2020-05/sumoringer-gestorben-coronavirus-japan German only, regarding Shobushi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 550 Posted May 23, 2020 Coronavirus fallout rocks sumo world https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/23/sumo/coronavirus-fallout-rocks-sumo-world/#.Xsj_72gzbDc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,898 Posted May 27, 2020 John gives us something to feed on. A closer look at shikona, anyone? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/27/sumo/yusei-nakanishi-gets-new-shikona-whats-ring-name/#.Xs5OvC9h03F 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 388 Posted May 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Amamaniac said: John gives us something to feed on. A closer look at shikona, anyone? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/27/sumo/yusei-nakanishi-gets-new-shikona-whats-ring-name/#.Xs5OvC9h03F Nice read, thanks. I wonder if shikona in kanji is going to be incorporated in sumodb someday. It's interesting to compare the kanji characters, for example I realized that 'Kisenosato' contains 'Ikioi'. And perhaps some other examples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,828 Posted May 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, hakutorizakura said: Nice read, thanks. I wonder if shikona in kanji is going to be incorporated in sumodb someday. It's interesting to compare the kanji characters, for example I realized that 'Kisenosato' contains 'Ikioi'. And perhaps some other examples. The kanji is already there. Go to the top right and click on Japanese. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 647 Posted May 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, Asojima said: The kanji is already there. Go to the top right and click on Japanese. I think he means having it show on the English page. I know it's lazy to quibble over a few mouse clicks but mouse clicks add up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 388 Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) Oh thanks! Never noticed that button... But yeah, lazy me just wanted to see the shikona kanji on the English page Edited May 27, 2020 by hakutorizakura Typo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
