Fw: [sumo] asashoryu and SUMO reality

[Scott Kahn]

Takanomizu wrote:

>
> If Sumo became a free-for-all, like other sports, would it still be 
> the Sumo we love?
>
> Irene
> Takanomizu 

Free-for-all is a bit dramatic, but that raises an interesting 
question.  Why is Takamisakari so adored and promoted?  Would such 
antics be accepted, were Takamisakari ever to rise to Yokozuna?  If not, 
wouldn't that be hypocritical?

Sukubidubidu