fwuzzle23 66 Posted January 22, 2017 Ok so... S: Takayasu, Tamawashi, Kotoshogiku (if not retired) K: Mitakeumi, Shodai That seem about right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shimodahito 289 Posted January 22, 2017 Two curiosities: 1) what is are the all-time lowest ranks for the senshuraku #3 bout? likely lower than today's S1E vs M5E? (note: it was nice seeing takekaze in his first "dance") 2) when was the last time we had TWO 4-10 ozekis on the final day!!!!??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 715 Posted January 22, 2017 No doubts now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaiyo 2 Posted January 22, 2017 Kisenozua YEAH, no doubts he will get the rope - well deserved ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mihasan 13 Posted January 22, 2017 Well deserved, he proved me wrong, congrats to the new Yokozuna! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,801 Posted January 22, 2017 We have a new Yokozuna. Congrats to Kisenosato!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumboJumbo 34 Posted January 22, 2017 Thought he lost it, but Kise stood in there like a champ. I think it's locked in now! Sokokurai jun-yusho. Who would've thought? Hats off to him as well. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,476 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Now I believe it (the yusho) Edited January 22, 2017 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroomeSumo 12 Posted January 22, 2017 When will they announce if he gets promoted? I am new to Sumo and currently in Japan so was watching on tv from Osaka but not understanding a word. I did manage to get to days 6&9 when I was in Tokyo so I saw Kisenosato win and lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gijo 27 Posted January 22, 2017 Is that promotion official? Sorry but I don't understand it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rigel 62 Posted January 22, 2017 we'll probably pretty much know tomorrow or Monday, but it'll be "official" wednesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 715 Posted January 22, 2017 Just now, gijo said: Is that promotion official? Sorry but I don't understand it. It's not official. The YDC (Yokozuna Deliberation Committee) hasn't even met yet, and the Sumo Association will take no action until they do and make a recommendation. But there have been public statements from various figures involved in the decision that would lead one to infer the promotion is virtually in the bag. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_golem 213 Posted January 22, 2017 Hmmm warm feelings abound yesterday and today, and seems to be more coming with the imminent announcement yokozuna announcement. What a time to be a sumo fan. Can't wait for the next few years to unfold. Here's hoping an young, aspiring Indonesian boy is watching Moti's recap videos, decide to come to Japan, overcome all odds, and become a prominent member of the sport in the years to come. That would be the COOLEST! Fingers crossed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morty 1,469 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) That was a cracking good basho. Some amazing sumo, some really rare kimarite, some crazy good performances from a couple of rikishi you wouldn't expect it of, a couple of the young guys smoked it, the tops guys dropping like flies, Kise wins the yusho (finally) and then at the end, the Kid vs. the GOAT for all the bananas. Total enjoyment from start to finish. I am presuming Kise will be a Yok now and I am very happy about that. Can't wait for March. Finally, looking forward to seeing a photo of Kise with the big fish. Edited January 22, 2017 by Morty 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,610 Posted January 22, 2017 The last time two gino-sho were awarded was Aki 2012. Toyonoshima and sekiwake Kakuryu were the recipients. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,610 Posted January 22, 2017 Seven kinboshi handed out this basho, Hak and Ama handing out two each with Kak handing out the most at three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,610 Posted January 22, 2017 Yeah this is in the bag. Judging department convened and all members are in favor of promotion for the future 72nd Yokozuna. http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/1768825.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_golem 213 Posted January 22, 2017 Satoyama vs Ura was a crackiing great bout too. Looking very much forward to next basho and what Ura can do to the big boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,628 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Oh, that was awesome! Hak appeared to give it everything he had, and it wasn't enough. Kise has actually looked like a yokozuna all through the basho, and I'm now thinking he could be the sole yok come the end of the year. Haru and Kak are knackered, and Hak may well call it after he tops Kaio's record if he can't do better than 11-12 wins each time. I think the awarding of the sansho is telling. You'd have thought both Takayasu and Mitakeumi were obvious candidates for the shukun-sho with their multiple Y/O victories, but clearly Takanoiwa's kinboshi over Hak is regarded as way more valuable than Mitakeumi's 2 from Haru and Kak (ditto Taka's sanyaku victories). Two gino-sho as well. That's not common, is it? I don't know if I'm right, but I always think of the technique prize as being the most prestigeous, and I'm chuffed to bits for both Mitakeumi and Sokokurai - especially for the latter's jun-yusho. Edited January 22, 2017 by RabidJohn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morty 1,469 Posted January 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, RabidJohn said: Oh, that was awesome! Hak appeared to give it everything he had, and it wasn't enough. Kise has actually looked like a yokozuna all through the basho, and I'm now thinking he could be the sole yok come the end of the year. Haru and Kak are knackered, and Hak may well call it after he tops Kaio's record if he can't do better than 11-12 wins each time. Agreed, it looked like Hak gave it his all. 12 months ago that would have been enough but not now. I cheered when Kise won that one. I think Kak will hang on for a while yet, but I can see a HF intai soon (unfortunately) and who knows what Hak will do now his aura of invincibility has slipped. Good times ahead:). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,476 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) The YDC has yet to give the OK - they do that always after 2 yusho, but for a yusho and one next best performance, a 2/3 majority is necessary. In Kise's case we can expect a unanimous decision - had he lost today it might have been just enough in favor to hand him the rope. The party starts after the YDC announcement tomorrow. Then Kise will be no yokozuna yet, but a yokozuna to be born, and he will practice the acceptance phrase. The riji-kai and banzuke conference on Wednesday never says no, they send the messenger(s) to the heya (quite a ride) to tell them that Kise is yokozuna now by the decision of the riji-kai. Edited January 22, 2017 by Akinomaki 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungSumo 93 Posted January 22, 2017 4 hours ago, fwuzzle23 said: Ok so... S: Takayasu, Tamawashi, Kotoshogiku (if not retired) K: Mitakeumi, Shodai That seem about right? I would love it if this were the case. How often do we see it that all Sekiwake and Komusubi have legitimate Ozeki hopes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwale 419 Posted January 22, 2017 5 hours ago, Sakura said: Day 15 is my birthday and I got what I wanted. A Kisenosato yusho . Happy birthday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jyuunomori 226 Posted January 22, 2017 I do wonder: Will Kisenosato and his stablemaster change his Shikona if he gets the nod? I'd prefer not, but who knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
