Kintamayama 45,552 Posted August 18, 2015 Egyptian 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasutera 258 Posted August 18, 2015 It was definitely a cool sight to see him trade wins with Byamba at the US Open. He's very skilled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScreechingOwl 343 Posted August 19, 2015 He's already 30, so we won't see him joining Osunaarashi in the JSA, but it's nice to see someone so dedicated at the amateur level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted August 19, 2015 Has there ever been a Jewish rikishi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,052 Posted August 20, 2015 Has there ever been a Jewish rikishi?I *think* I remember Hoshitango being Jewish. Kintamayama will know for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,552 Posted August 20, 2015 Has there ever been a Jewish rikishi? Yes. Argentinian Hoshitango. . After retiring he opened a restaurant which I visited as well. I have no idea where he is now. With me back in 1998 when I visited: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 4,109 Posted August 20, 2015 Wikipedia says that as late as 2 years ago he was active in puroresu in Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,552 Posted August 21, 2015 More on Egyptian sumo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
