[sumo] [spoiler] Stories from Jungyo and others

[Moti <sumo@dichne.com>]

Jungyo in full swing. New Juryo promotees Hagiwara (17) and Bulgarian 
Kotooushuu are already being called the Ake-Taka of the future, as both 
are seen as prospective Yokozunae. Today Hagiwara went 12-0 against 
Makushita opponents. Then, for the first time in a semi-official 
capacity, he, together with Kotooushuu, joined the Juryo guys as well. 
Hagiwara was 5-7, Kotooushuu 4-3. Suddenly, a voice from the dark. 
Asashouryuu called them over and gave them advice, then was heard 
yelling at them, "Don't suppress your strength at the edge of the dohyo, 
else you may be injured!!". He "lent his chest" at butsugari -geiko to 
Kotooushuu. "You've got to push harder, otherwise it's no good!", he 
said unto him. It is indeed an unusual occurence where a Yokozuna gives 
"advice" to Juryo rikishi that do not belong to his own heya. "I am 
deeply grateful", said Hagiwara of this.

Asashouryuu himself had 13 bouts. He was seen throwing Kakizoe around, 
and this time Futenoo was the recipient of the Tsuriotoshi special. The 
day before was Asa's daughter's birthday, and he personally cooked a 
yakisoba dinner at home on this occasion.
"Whenever she sees me on TV  she claps her hands and shouts 'banzai'" he 
said, proudly.

The Chinese jungyo will be held on June 6th in Beijing and June 9th/10th 
in Shanghai. A small contingent will leave for China next week 
(13th-15th). It will include Kitanoumi Rijicho, other officials, and 
Tamanoshima and Tokitsuumi who will be doing some demonstration Sumo as 
PR for the upcoming Jungyo, and of course the usual round of press 
conferences.
--
Kintamayama Mochiron

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