Nanami

Why does 'Sakke' (Takamasakari) seem so intimidated by Asashoryu? Was he badly injured by him or something? (Clapping wildly...)

My "guestimations": 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. B 11. A 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. B 21. A

Were the 2 injured lower Maegashira rikishi (sp?), Ichihara and Sakaizawa, treated within the norm by being ranked in the lower part of Juryo on the Natsu 2008 Banzuke?

He is fortunate to have a supporter such as yourself, willing to keep his private life, private. :-)

Thank you all for your warm welcome! (Sigh...) I agree, sumo and this forum are addictive. But it is a good thing. :-)

Wow, this was an excellent April Fool's joke. (Clapping wildly...) I was lost and catching an attitude until this post, hoping for an explanation. (Shaking head...) The finger printing machines was a nice touch. (Showing respect...) Well done. (Laughing...)

Asa and future yokozuna Ama. Four mighty ozeki These pictures are great. (Sigh...) Thanks for sharing! Do you know where they were taken?

No, I am a woman from the US. (Sign of approval...)

Thank you so much for the welcome! (Sign of approval...)

Greetings All, I am very new to sumo. I was actually introduced to the sport by a national geographic special that aired in the US in January 2008. Afterwards, I was impressed and curious to learn more about sumo. I just missed the 1st basho of the year, then I learned about the Haru basho. To keep up with what was happening in the Haru basho, I read the comments on this site - a great way to learn the basics. The pictures, the translations and comments were great! (Showing respect...) This is a great site. After the Haru basho, I am officially hooked as a sumo fan. (Sign of approval...). I am going to figure out a way to get to a tournament or exhibition next. So far my favorites are only in the sanyaku (??), including, Asashoryu, Hakuho, Kotomitsuki, Kaio, and Ama. (Clapping wildly...) I am looking forward to the next basho! (Clapping wildly...)

The pictures that have been posted for this basho have been EXCELLENT! and really appreciated. :-P Thank you!