[Rikishi News] Akebono

[Joe Kuroda <joe_kuroda@yahoo.com>]

There was a report of Wakanohana losing 10 Kg since the start of Hatsu
basho. He checked in at 124.5 Kg when he went through a regular
routine heath check for rikishis and gyojis held at  Kokugikan's sumo
rikishi clinic the other day.  The loss was largely attributed to his
'separation' stress.

In the meantime Akebono, who missed two straight bashos due to a
herneated lumbar disk, went through the same check at the clinic on
February 8. He was weighed in at 222 Kg, just prior to the Kyushu
basho.  Now this latest check reveals his weight has ballooned to 232
Kg, 10 Kg heavier.            

He is still not able to do full training as he is still experiencing a
pain in his leg, I think it will be an uphill battle to get back into
shape in time for the May basho.  

Jonosuke
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