Bunbukuchagama 688 Posted January 28 Kotozakura it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 974 Posted January 28 28 minutes ago, Benihana said: Ura saved his best for day 15. I hope this is indicative of what is to come now. I didn't believe he could still pull that move off. That was very fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 688 Posted January 28 That grip change...It usually leads to a loss, but Kotonowaka just failed to react. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,789 Posted January 28 Terunofuji finished work this year, the one necessary yusho - the rest is rest 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted January 28 Promotion Committee said to be moving ahead with Kotonowaka's Ozeki promotion. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junsan 170 Posted January 28 Terunofuji, even injured, exudes an aura few have had. Omedeto champ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,135 Posted January 28 That awkward moment when Kotonowaka sr. has to give Terunofuji the yusho flag 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,789 Posted January 28 The shimpan department has decided to start the promotion process, Hakkaku will call for the special riji-kai to decide the promotion of Kotonowaka (NHK) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,789 Posted January 28 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Katooshu said: That awkward moment when Kotonowaka sr. has to give Terunofuji the yusho flag He was kyujo, so he returned to start the promotion process - NHK reported he was already back for torikumi making in the last week Edited January 28 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,135 Posted January 28 I'm sure I just saw him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,789 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, Katooshu said: I'm sure I just saw him Look at my post above now - I was only surprised 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted January 28 Kotonowaka couldn't hide his disappointment in his Sansho interview. Said he still lacks sufficient strength to win, and will get back at it from tomorrow for next basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,809 Posted January 28 3 hours ago, Katooshu said: I like Shishi, but with how awful his technique is it's quite the feat for him to being doing as well in juryo as he has. So so so raw. Reminds you of a sandstorm? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,901 Posted January 28 (edited) Congratulations to Kotonowaka for the promotion. I didn't even consider him to be "the next", but now here he is and we have to deal with him. Edited January 28 by Benihana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,809 Posted January 28 4 hours ago, Morty said: Same, I will miss him. One of my favourite rikishi of the last ten years. 11 hours ago, Kotomiyama said: I felt a pang of pain after Takarafuji's loss today. The way he fell and how he took a moment to stand up, felt like a farewell to Makuuchi to me. I will miss him. 10 hours ago, Seiyashi said: His sumo isn't flashy, true, but at some point longevity compels respect. Something of the "James Bond meets Q in Skyfall" vibe about it. Isegahama seems to be able to produce waves of sekitori, 1st wave: Asofuji, Aminishiki (mainstay), Harumafuji (peak) 2nd wave: Takarafuji (mainstay), Terunofuji (peak, import), Homarefuji, Terutsuyoshi 3rd wave: Midorifuji, Nishikifuji, Atamifuji, Takerufuji, will be interesting to see how the 3rd wave develops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,809 Posted January 28 10 hours ago, Kaninoyama said: Wouldn't have expected this sentiment about Kotonowaka from you. All he's done since he's arrived on the scene is perform while improving steadily, with only an early knee injury slowing him down. As for Atamifuji, I don't think anyone's expecting him to be the next dominant Japanese rikishi right away, if at all (that's what Onosato is here for), but at least in Japan, he's popular here for his boyish disposition (he's still only 21), and he's achieving exceptional results despite the fact that, according to his shisho, "the kid still doesn't even know how to do sumo yet." 9 hours ago, Asashosakari said: If you showed me Mitakeumi's bouts without me knowing anything about his history, my first thought would be "he's one of those guys with chronic back pain that comes and goes making every day an A/B lottery". That was me exactly, as well. This makes me wonder what Isegahama would say about Hokuseiho if he were his shisho. It is a long term vision/development plan? he may want Atamifuji to develop into a Terunofuji/Kisenosato-style solid rikishi given his body, height and weight. Yet, Atamifuji starts peddling backwards, tawara dancing when plan A fails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,665 Posted January 28 Congratulations to Terunofuji on yusho no. 9 and another year of sick leave. He's earned it... Bigger congratulations to former sekiwake Kotonowaka/new ozeki Kotozakura. He dispelled any doubts I had about him. Definitely not a choker, and no shame in a play-off loss to Kaiju. Strikes me that these 3 ozeki are going to make it very hard for each other to take the next step. No commiserations for Kirishima - he needs to keep his week 1s clean to give himself a chance. Ura saved his best for senshuraku, didn't he? I just wish he hadn't mentally talked himself out of a KK before the basho even began. I honestly believe he's got the chops to KK at komusubi if he can get his head in the right place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maorencze 144 Posted January 28 6 hours ago, Seiyashi said: Well-rounded is Hakuōhō; those two struck me as chaotic. Ōhō still has no clear game plan, but I'll accept Kotonowaka is getting there. Well-rounded Is Takakeisho, just as wide as he is tall 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 590 Posted January 28 Damn, that was a great senshuraku of a great basho. Very exciting. Takanosho hanging on one toe -- wtf is that, tsutaezori!! -- kiss the dohyo, Monkey -- potato-sack dumping of a yokozuna hopeful -- and all bow before Kaiju. Wow. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morty 1,480 Posted January 28 Tremendous last day, as good as day 14. Terunofuji was imperious, twice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godango 956 Posted January 28 On 16/01/2024 at 07:54, Godango said: I'm also not too concerned about Teru's loss. Losing to joi/lower sanyaku early on is very much in line with past performances where he's gone on to double digit/jun-yusho/yusho. Wakamotoharu is coming off a multi-basho sanyaku run where he had a shot at ozeki. It's not as though he's losing to a slouch/also-ran Lots of days left. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leoben 121 Posted January 28 Hats off to Terunofuji, he showed everyone that there are levels to this and that he's still a step above everyone else. Only one more to go to become a Dai-Yokozuna. Overall, a very exciting, competitive tournament with great storylines. I hope it sets the tone for a great 2024. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,725 Posted January 28 7 hours ago, Bunbukuchagama said: A good body helps. Ask Hokuseiho. Or Baruto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 582 Posted January 28 (edited) Congratulations Terunofuji on yusho number nine! You are one of my favorite rikishi and I have been following you since you were Wakamisho but please retire. You have nothing left to prove and your knees and back need some rest. Your diabetes should also be easier to control. Their is now going to be a fourth ozeki so let them battle it out with some other newcomers to see who will be the next Yokozuna. I say this knowing that you won’t retire. But it would be nice to see you go out on top instead of being a part time Yokozuna. Edit: Of course I forgot that his goal is 10 yusho. Retirement for now is out of the question…. Edited January 28 by Kishinoyama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
