Some stuff from today's keiko +more..

[Kintamayama 47,183]

Jungyo in full swing. New Juryo promotees Hagiwara (17) and Bulgarian Kotooushuu are already being called the Ake-Taka of the future, as both are seen as prospective Yokozunae. Today Hagiwara went 12-0 against Makushita opponents. Then, for the first time in a semi-official capacity, he, together with Kotooushuu, joined the Juryo guys as well. Hagiwara was 5-7, Kotooushuu 4-3. Suddenly, a voice from the dark. Asashouryuu called them over and gave them advice, then was heard yelling at them, "Don't suppress your strength at the edge of the dohyo, else you may be injured!!". He "lent his chest" at butsugari -geiko to Kotooushuu. "You've got to push harder, otherwise it's no good!", he said unto him. It is indeed an unusual occurence where a Yokozuna gives "advice" to Juryo rikishi that do not belong to his own heya. "I am deeply grateful", said Hagiwara of this.

Asashouryuu himself had 13 bouts. He was seen throwing Kakizoe around, and this time Futenoo was the recipient of the Tsuriotoshi special. The day before was Asa's daughter's birthday, and he personally cooked a yakisoba dinner at home on this occasion.

"Whenever she sees me on TV she claps her hands and shouts 'banzai'" he said, proudly.

The Chinese jungyo will be held on June 5th/6th in Beijing and June 9th/10th in Shanghai. A small contingent will leave for China next week (13th-15th). It will include Kitanoumi Rijicho, other officials, and Tamanoshima and Tokitsuumi who will be doing some demonstration Sumo as PR for the upcoming Jungyo, and of course the usual round of press conferences.

Edited April 8, 2004 by Kintamayama

[Yoavoshimaru 0]

Nice gesture by Asashoryu, aka The Voice From The Dark.