Asojima 2,870 Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) All three yokozuna are scheduled for Day 1 matches. No sekitori are listed as kyujo. Edited January 11, 2019 by Asojima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bumpkin 438 Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) The NSK website has posted the Day 1 Makuuchi and Juryo torikumi. The Day 2 Makuuchi torikumi has been posted. Edited January 11, 2019 by Bumpkin Day 2 Makuuchi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted January 11, 2019 My biggest question at this point is: Will the Emperor make one last appearance at the Hatsubasho before he retires, or has the 2018 string of scandals made that impossible? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted January 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, Amamaniac said: My biggest question at this point is: Will the Emperor make one last appearance at the Hatsubasho before he retires, or has the 2018 string of scandals made that impossible? He'll be there. The question is what will Kisenosato's record be when he does and how that effects the news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted January 11, 2019 Any idea what day of the tournament the Emperor is most likely to attend? It would be cool to catch a glimpse of him Here’s some info from Wikipedia: The Emperor of Japan is the head of the Imperial Family and the head of state of Japan. Under the 1947 constitution, he is defined as "the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people." Historically, he was also the highest authority of the Shinto religion. In Japanese, the Emperor is called Tennō (天皇), literally "heavenly sovereign". In English, the use of the term Mikado (帝 or 御門) for the Emperor was once common, but is now considered obsolete.[1] Currently, the Emperor of Japan is the only head of state in the world with the English title of "Emperor". The Imperial House of Japan is the oldest continuing monarchical house in the world.[2] The historical origins of the Emperors lie in the late Kofun period of the 3rd–7th centuries AD, but according to the traditional account of the Kojiki(finished 712) and Nihon Shoki (finished 720), Japan was founded in 660 BC by Emperor Jimmu, who was said to be a direct descendantof the sun-goddess Amaterasu.[3][4] The current Emperor is Akihito. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne upon the death of his father, Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), in 1989. The Japanese government announced in December 2017 that Akihito will abdicate on 30 April 2019.[5] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted January 11, 2019 46 minutes ago, since_94 said: Any idea what day of the tournament the Emperor is most likely to attend? It would be cool to catch a glimpse of him Probably Day 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philioyamfugi 378 Posted January 11, 2019 Nhk world has grand sumo preview today 5:30 US EST and day 1 live Sunday morning 3:10am EST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,901 Posted January 11, 2019 The inevitable basho poll, deadline 13/01/19 at 12:00. And dont forget @Jejima's year 2019 polls! Deadline 13/01/19 around 03:00. http://www.sumoforum.net/forums/forum/9-polls/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qwerry 25 Posted January 11, 2019 Bet for day 7 as Emperor day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted January 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Qwerry said: Bet for day 7 as Emperor day! I’ve got a ticket for day 7, so it would be cool if you’re right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialweek 2 136 Posted January 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Philioyamfugi said: Nhk world has grand sumo preview today 5:30 US EST and day 1 live Sunday morning 3:10am EST Doubt it. They did review show end of Dec, replayed Jan 5th. So what are they showing the times you quote? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted January 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, specialweek 2 said: Doubt it. They did review show end of Dec, replayed Jan 5th. So what are they showing the times you quote? Day 1 live? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialweek 2 136 Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Kintamayama said: Day 1 live? last 50 mins usually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bumpkin 438 Posted January 13, 2019 Sumo live stream on YouTube now. Makushita joi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,870 Posted January 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, Bumpkin said: Sumo live stream on YouTube now. Makushita joi. and qq is active in the start of Juryo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bumpkin 438 Posted January 13, 2019 Does Enho wear contact lenses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabbamaru 166 Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Yay, ozume time!Its a bloody good day of sumo so far... Abi-Sada...Torinaoshi? I don't know who haded the easiest job, Hak or Mita... Edited January 13, 2019 by Jabbamaru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,901 Posted January 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Bumpkin said: Does Enho wear contact lenses? Yes, he does. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shio-kago 180 Posted January 13, 2019 Even speaking as one of those odd fellows who insists on supporting Goeido, I can only be happy for Nishikigi. His growth has been so gradual that it's gone mostly unnoticed, but he's become a really good wrestler. I love it when hard work and persistence pay off. Keep going and teach people to take you seriously, Nishikigi! 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apayasu 16 Posted January 13, 2019 Kisenosato looked "as usual" these days -sadly. OK tachiai, some all right technique, but no power. Tha tanks are empty :(. Hard to predict from one day, but also hard to believe the he can overpower Ichinojo tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akōgyokuseki 227 Posted January 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Bumpkin said: Does Enho wear contact lenses? I think he lost them somewhere in Akiseyama.... (Phew, Kakuryu kept his wits about him in that match, nice domination of Tochiozan) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted January 13, 2019 Can’t believe I forgot this was day 1 and went out for a leisurely dinner and drive instead of being glued to the action. Oh well, highlights it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midoriyama 35 Posted January 13, 2019 well Takakeisho looked much better today than I expected after all that not so good news from training prior to the basho. Happy for him, looks like he may do well enough to get 11 wins. I am not a Hakuho´s fan but I must admit he looked very impressive today and this may be his yusho to loose with all the ozekis opening with a loss. Onosho, Aoiyama and Kaisei looked the best from maegashiras in my opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
word20 21 Posted January 13, 2019 Mitakeumi looked good today, he managed to do his style of sumo, he said in the interview. On the other hand it was not a good start for Kisenosato with a loss on the first day, this is the second loss in eight matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yatagarasu 352 Posted January 13, 2019 A bloody Ikioi. Hope that isn't an eyebrow injury, as that will severely affect his tachiai in the next few days. A convincing win by Nishikigi today. Hokutofuji also did well to keep Tochinoshin off his mawashi, but once again this revealed Tochinoshin's vulnerability if he can't get his preferred grip. Also, new year, new Ichinojo? Either way, a straight ozeki annihilation today. As for Kisenosato, it's only day 1and I don't want to undermine Mitakeumi's sumo today either, but I think we're inching ever closer to the inevitable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
