mt fuji 976 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Haven’t seen a thread for this anywhere else, but I just saw this tweet from Sumo Kyokai: Edited April 17, 2020 by mt fuji 3 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,913 Posted April 17, 2020 That didn't come unexpected. I wish him well for what is coming now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mt fuji 976 Posted April 17, 2020 Ugh autocorrect how do I fix his name in the title x_X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,038 Posted April 17, 2020 49 minutes ago, mt fuji said: Ugh autocorrect how do I fix his name in the title x_X Edit the first post of the thread, there you have access to the title. Toyonoshima is now Izutsu-oyakata, the rijikai has acknowledged both intai and acquiring the name https://www.sankei.com/sports/news/200417/spo2004170020-n1.html 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,721 Posted April 17, 2020 @mt fuji It's not obvious, but you click and hold the title when editing the 1st post. I wish the new Izutsu-oyakata the best in his new career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) About time. Let's see how much weight he shed in his retirement. Edited April 17, 2020 by robnplunder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,038 Posted April 17, 2020 A few pics o oo oo o o o o oo from leaner times o oo o o o o o 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted April 17, 2020 I will miss seeing the smiling family man mount the dohyo. He’s long been a fixture in the sumo world and I am a fan. best of luck to the new oyakata. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,038 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Local NHK added a 6 min. video vid he had longed for another bout with Kiku o o Hatsu 2016 o o o o o Haru 2016 o in the end he got Toyohibiki o Edited April 21, 2020 by Akinomaki 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainoyama 1,157 Posted April 17, 2020 Yet another talented veteran retiring after a very good career. Toyonoshima also seems like a very good husband and father, I am sure he'll be a good oyakata next, best of luck for the future and thank you for the memories ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 694 Posted April 17, 2020 With Toyonoshima and Sokokurai retirement (also both are oyakata now) will makushita division ranking will end at makushita 59 or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,646 Posted April 17, 2020 2 hours ago, code_number3 said: With Toyonoshima and Sokokurai retirement (also both are oyakata now) will makushita division ranking will end at makushita 59 or what? I'm guessing they are both on the banzuke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,038 Posted April 18, 2020 Corona message from the new Izutsu Toyonoshima dohyo career digest 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adil 232 Posted April 18, 2020 What a guy! Always loved his matches. Wishing him the best in the future. My favorite Toyonoshima match: His victory against Terunofuji after being in a disadvantageous position a couple of times during the bout. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,482 Posted April 18, 2020 His pirouettes on the edge of the ring were always a thing of beauty. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugman 384 Posted April 19, 2020 When i first started watching Sumo and i didn't know any wrestlers, (A situation i'm back at again from long absence, but that's by-the-by), i was instantly intrigued by Toyonoshima's Kesho-Mawashi, with the whale design, and then later i came to really enjoy his style and skill. I wish the best of luck to him. https://i.imgur.com/Id2LOS4.png Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,038 Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) The official message vid more pics - jungyo o o o o o o o return after the long injury break oo family o yusho ketteisen loss to Hakuho Kyushu 2010. With kanto- and gino-sho also in 2007, for his first jun-yusho. o o o win against Kiku in 2016, Hatsu d13 oo last basho - losses from day 7, 9 and the last bout o o o Edited April 21, 2020 by Akinomaki 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 2,001 Posted April 19, 2020 Funny, just today I thought I saw a mini-Toyonoshima lying in my living room, but then it turned out to be just one of my children's balls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted April 19, 2020 Mrs. T is taller than him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,646 Posted April 20, 2020 9 hours ago, yorikiried by fate said: Funny, just today I thought I saw a mini-Toyonoshima lying in my living room, but then it turned out to be just one of my children's balls. Are you sure? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,721 Posted April 20, 2020 9 hours ago, robnplunder said: Mrs. T is taller than him? I think it might just be her hair, but Toyonoshima is/was shorter than most rikishi. He's the same height as Enho (maybe shorter, depending where you look) and an inch or so shorter than Ura... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 2,001 Posted April 21, 2020 On 20/04/2020 at 10:36, Kintamayama said: Are you sure? Sure. Sope your imagination! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,038 Posted April 26, 2020 On 20/04/2020 at 01:31, robnplunder said: Mrs. T is taller than him? She (a former singer) is 172cm, he is 168cm. http://www.nikkan-gendai.com/articles/view/sports/272426/3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
