RE: Kintaro's Musings on Kotonishiki's Retirement

["Joshua A. Reyer" <jreyer@grn.mmtr.or.jp>]

>  The only sparks in the first hour of cutting
> > were the occasional appearances by celebrities.  Actually, one of the
> early
> > ovations was for the funky guy (with the fan) who shows such exuberance
> > during the Yokozuna dohyo-iri.
> >
>
> Does anyone have any info on this guy?  His job, his connection to sumo,
> anything?  I am dying to learn more about him.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Aaron Willis

Cheerleading is his major hobby, practically his life.  He travels to where
ever the Olympics are to cheer the athletes.  Earlier this year he showed up
on American TV at a game in Seattle cheering on Ichiro.  His get up for the
Olympics (and when he went to Seattle) is much more involved.

He appeared on a TV show shortly before he left for the Sydney Olympics, but
I can't recall his name or his job...

Josh Reyer