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Aonishiki will not be back this basho. He will be Sekiwake in July, with one chance to regain his rank if he wins 10 or more matches.
It turns out last basho he also had a broken tailbone... It's mended now.
NHK World's Grand Sumo Preview:
https://t.co/tJ7I3C2OHC
I'm sure you heard by know that Onosato and Aonishiki will be absent. I'll just go crawl into a corner and cry.
@F_Manga18@Josheye Having the ichimon named after you doesn't really mean you are its leader. For example, I don't think Takasago is the real leader of the Takasago ichimon (Hakkaku is probably the one, though ichimon are more or less ruled by consensus rather than specific oyakata).
The Isegahama violence report is out. I'll try to create a full translation later, but short points:
* Hakunofuji was drunk and fondled a lady's thigh. It appears this is not the first time.
(1/2)
https://t.co/dMVd85Ot99
Here is that translation of the JSA's report regarding the Isegahama/Hakunofuji scandal. My take is at the end of the document.
https://t.co/GqrR7rpoa6
@F_Manga18@Josheye True. Note, however, that no foreign born oyakata has ever become a board member, so it's not like his prospects of that were good anyway.
So yes, slower promotion, but no real difference in this particular case other than income.
@F_Manga18@Josheye He is not, and has never been, a member of the board, though. The only representative of Isegahama ichimon in the board is Asakayama oyakata (former Kaio).
Just letting everybody know I'm safe.
I'm not really focused on sumo lately. Anyway, yay Kiri - congrats on the yusho and re-promotion.
Sad about Aonishiki. I hope he regains his powers soon.
Midorifuji will be kyujo during Haru basho. He is being treated for his heart failure, expected to be absent for about a month.
Hakunofuji will participate in the basho.
https://t.co/UakB5BDe20
@yalla_behirot Yeah. Basically he is relieved of his association duties, which are probably ushering, fetching and carrying. They probably don't want the negative interactions.
Isegahama oyakata suspended for the duration of Haru Basho, as the investigation of the violence case continues. This is a temporary measure, not a final punishment. He is still allowed to coach.
https://t.co/g2Lz4AYG2L