Interviews

[Jeffrey Anderson <jeffand@regent.edu>]

Well, well...the Sumo Kyokai website has posted interviews today of the 
three prize winners from the Kyushu basho.  Gee, I wonder what they said???

Shukun Sho: Kotonishiki - This is the Makuuchi Division Champion, 
KOTONISHIKI. It was thanks to all you fans and your support that I was able 
to come up with the record I did this time out. Thank you very much. Next 
year , I want work even harder than I have to do my very best and do the 
kind of speedy sumo that you all enjoy. Again, from the bottom of my heart, 
thank you.  (Hmmm...not bad!  Must be a new speech writer.)

Kanto Sho: Tosanoumi - This is Isenoumi Beya's TOSANOUMI and I've just 
received my fourth Fighting Spirit Prize. I'm going to do my very best next 
year as well, so I hope you'll be rooting for me.  (Hmmm...that's more like 
it. )

Gino Sho: Tochiazuma and Kotonishiki - I'm TOCHIAZUMA and it's been a while 
since I've won The Technique Prize. I feel I was able to do my brand of 
sumo throughout the tournament this time out. For next year, I want to go 
all out in bringing a fresh feel to my sumo. I hope you'll be there behind 
me as I do. (Except if you're the gyoji or sitting in the front row!)

Tomita Sho (Comeback Prize): Gaijingai - Hi, I'm Gaijingai.  I did my best. 
 What did you expect?  Next year I'll do my best, too. It's early, but 
akemashita omedeto gozaimasu.  Rainen mo dozo yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

Best regards,
Jeffrey Anderson
Gaijingai - A gaijin who's a guy
jeffand@regent.edu

                           	For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
			The saddest are these:
			It might have been. - John Greenleaf Whittier