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Despite the manner in which he exited sumo in 1985, I think when you look at these wonderful images, in the long run history will be kind to Wajima. There is no doubt he was an amazing talent. Swami

Wonderful stuff. Swami

Excellent photos. Many thanks. Swami

More excellent photos. Many thanks. Swami

Any word on Wakanohana II and Mienoumi? Obviously Masuiyama II remains fairly active. Swami

Great photos. Sad perhaps that his exit from sumo tarnished his reputation but no doubt he was a superb Yokozuna. Swami

Sad news indeed. Swami

The average height hasn't increased as much as I thought it might have. Other sports like rugby union players are much taller than they were 30 or 40 years ago. Swami

Happy birthday and hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

Happy birthday and hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

Happy birthday and hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

Happy birthday and hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

On balance I'd say Baruto would have the edge - if both men were at their peak. How about adding ex-Kirishima into the mix, the ultimate tsuridashi specialist (and utchari of course)? I also remember Chiyonofuji lifting Mitoizumi out in September 1989 which was quite a feat. Swami

He did seem especially bad these last couple of tournaments, as soon as he made the first step onto the dohyo he lost his footing immediately. Surely this is a lesson to any new recruit coming in, in terms of not how to do it. Swami

Happy birthday and hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

If this is indeed correct surely someone needs to take him in hand and urgently get him on a diet. Swami

Indeed. Swami

Yes, it seemed he had stayed at 199kg forever. He's another one whose weight seems to have got the better of him. Swami

I think for his own welfare now his oyakata or someone may have to make the call for him to stop. Swami

Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami

He should quit straight away and try to start losing weight immediately. The statement "reaching 300kgs is cool" is terrible, if that is what his main aspiration is. In addition, for his size, he has remarkably little power. Swami