[sumo] Daily doze-Asagate- August 12th

[Patrick Bal]

> All Asashoryu needs to do is to take a good rest and heal his 
> wounds and then work out like no tomorrow to go out and beat 
> whatever records he sets his mind to. 
> 
> Other rikishi far less in ability than him missed two 
> consecutive basho and come back strong.  Why can't he?

Most of the rikishi or yokozuna that come to mind (Chiyonofuji is a good
example)
missed several basho for physical reasons. 
I don't think it's his physical ability that's in question, but his
mind.
After winning so many yushos, I thought that his mental strength would 
have able him to overcome this present situation.
Right now, it looks to me that he is in a downward spiral and headed for the
ground.

Again, I hope to be proven wrong, as I enjoyed most of his sumo.

Chiyonotora


> 
> Isn't essence of great athletes about overcoming hardships 
> and tribulations to triumph against all
> odds?   
> 
> .....Jonosuke