Kintamayama

Easy, just look who the players are = Sumo Forum Ichimon is the one for you. Join us and we will have at least one kachikoshi every basho..

Done and he is on it.

Exil is on it. Upgrades should be out there in a few days.

Wake up call- not a lot of time left. Because of the recent shift in the Kinetic Arc of Zonal Universal Maintenance Abisetaoshi (KAZUMA), time moves faster with each new day. What used to be a week is now two days. The deadline will pounce on you like a wildcat with measles. Enter now to avoid "Huh? Deadline passed ?? AGAIN?? CRAAAAAP!!" syndrome.

Aonishishi

Yoshinofuji was 3-5 , including three straight losses against Yokozuna Houshouryuu . First up was Fujinokawa . He won by using his left uwate and pushing him out. Next, he won against Hiradoumi with a left uwatenage. After that, he suffered a spectacular shitatenage loss against Houshouryuu, marking his fifth consecutive loss to him since yesterday. "I was grateful to be called out, but the number of bouts was less than what I do at my heya. I wanted to do more," he reflected. In Kyushu, he went 9-6. Depending on his performance in the Hatsu basho, where he will be ranked in the higher ranks of Maegashira, he could aim for promotion to Sanyaku. During the winter jungyo he will be looking for gyms in various locations and has vowed to improve his level, saying, "I want to train my whole body."

The winter Jungyo arrived at Itoshima, Fukuoka today. Yokozuna Houshouryuu had a total of 23 bouts. He suffered consecutive losses to pusher-thrusters he called out, 8 losses in all. However, with his sights set on Hatsu basho in Tokyo, he explained his intentions, saying, "It wasn't about winning or losing, I gave it some thought.. Being a Yokozuna means being able to withstand your opponents attacks." He started by selecting Gounoyama and withstood his powerful thrusting and pushing, but was pushed to the edge of the ring and out. He then allowed his opponent to grab his mawashi and was yorikiri'ed, resulting in a sudden four-game losing streak that caused a stir among the crowd. However, he then used his left uwate and won with a spectacular throw, getting into high gear. He excelled in both pushing and grappling, going on a commanding six-game winning streak. He won all three bouts against Yoshinofuji. His record against Hiradoumi was 6 wins and 4 losses. Houshouryuu aims to face the challenges of the hiramaku rikishi head-on, and even if he is attacked first, he needs to be able to withstand those attacks with ease, then bring opponents into his own style of sumo and win. He analyzes that one of the reasons he has not won a yusho since being promoted to Yokozuna is because when his speed and techniques are blocked, he becomes flustered, or is unable to withstand his opponents' pressure and is quickly pushed out of the dohyo. He wants to use the keiko he does during the jungyo to take a big leap forward next year. Tatsunami beya has been based in Itoshima City for many years, where they stay during the Kyushu basho. Houshouryuu received a thunderous round of applause from the local fans. "I have got to repay them," he said. Next year, he plans to win more yushos and return as a stronger Yokozuna.

Kaki J3E

Hiradoumi from Hirado City, had a total of 10 matches at the Winter jungyo today. Against Houshouryuu, he did a low attack, then used his right hand to move forward and win, getting two straight wins. "The cheers were loud and it was fun. I'm glad I was able to have some bouts against a yokozuna in my hometown," he said with delight. His mother, Mika Sakaguchi, was also in attendance. "I'm happy he came (to his hometown). I want my son to do his best without getting injured," she said, revealing her parental feelings. Sakao Hiroki, who coached him at the Himosashi Sumo Club during his elementary and junior high school years, was delighted, saying, "I was able to see him doing well." His Oyakata and jungyo director, Sakaigawa, said with a smile, "This is a way to give back to his hometown. I think he has high hopes for the future." He looked on with delight at the spirited training on the second day of the tour. In the Kyushu basho, Hiradoumi was ranked at M3 and had a record of 4--11, meaning he was unable to return to sanyaku this year. The former Komusubi reflected, "Even though I was ranked high, I was unable to achieve any notable results." Looking ahead to next year, he said, "I want to return to sanyaku ." In training sessions prior to the last basho, he fought Yokozuna Oonosato on a number of occasions. However, this did not translate into visible results, but he emphasized, "I have to think beyond the number of bouts."

My dilemma- should i post these here or in the Winter jungyo thread? OK, I have unanimously decided to go with a dedicated thread. I hope this doesn't offend you. (BTW, when someone in Tibet can't make up his mind about something, does he go to the Dalai Lema?) The winter jungyo arrived in Sasebo, Nagasaki today. Yokozuna Houshouryuu did sumo for the first time since the Kyushu basho, having 14 bouts. He first called on Gounoyama, blocked his opponent's blows, and then sent him off on his way. He then suffered consecutive losses to Hiradoumi but recovered, winning nine straight matches against Yoshinofuji (2-0) and others, finishing the day with a record of 12-2-. It was only the second day of the tour, but he declared with determination, "Today is when the training started." He was 12-3 in Kyushu. He lost to sekiwake Aonishiki (now Ozeki) in the playoff match, missing out on his first Yokozuna yusho. He hopes to rectify that and hold the Emperor's Cup in his hands at the New Year tournament come January. When asked if today was the start of his new bid, he nodded briefly and said, "Yes."

We shall see..

The entry form is an antique piece. I have asked many times if someone can come up with a more modern entry form. One, that for instance, remembers my entry if I want to amend it later. Something along the lines of the helper. I agree the entry form is tedious- it was made around 1998. But, as we say in Utopia-it is what it is, unless someone makes a better one. As for altering the current one for some minor betterment, again, I do not have the knowledge. For now-using the helper and then copying the guess answers all your problems. Not ideal, but I find it cuts down on my double entries etc. It definitely does not improve my guesses, though, regretfully.

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Kazuma will be Ozeki as well.

Injury updates:(I am not a doctor) Oonosato - Left acromioclavicular joint dislocation Takayasu - Deformed lumbar spondylosis, lumbar laminosis Wakatakakage - Vertebral twisting (by the pool?) Ura- Tonsilitis Rouga - Injury to the origin of the extensor tendon on the left short radial side of the hand, injury to the lateral accessory cord on the lateral side of the left elbow, and contusion of the external bone of the left upper carpal bone Meisei - Lumbar intervertebral disc surgery Hitoshi - Deformed elbow joint disease, right upper lateral carpal inflammation, left elbow arthritis Kotoeihou - lumbar disc herniation , (from all that show-off shiko, maybe?) Mita -Anterior cruciate injury of right knee, ※Diagnosis issued in Kyushu basho Kintamayama - Extreme depression due to sumo deprivation and eating bad chanko. Twice. If someone would like to correct or expand on this, it may be appreciated.