[sumo] [spoilers]Takanohana and steroid abuse

[Scott M. Kahn]

You make a good point, weight gain is not necessarily reflective of
steroid abuse, but rapid weight loss can be closely related. 
Anabolic steroids increase muscle mass, they don't affect ligaments
or joints to the same degree, hence the muscles become too strong
for their joints.  Takanohana probably began using steroids as
Yokozuna, or just prior, as suggested by the timeline of his
related injuries.  If so, his dosage was too strong for his body,
hence the liver and joint problems.  As a result of his steroid
abuse, Takanohana, the most beloved Yokozuna in recent history,
deprived fans from seeing him at numerous Jungyo.  To me, his
decision to use steroids was ill advised, he succumbed to the
pressure of expectations and robbed sumo fans.  The reason there
was no outcry against Takanohana is obvious, and the reason that
many people get outraged when presented with these accusations is
that they would rather not take a critical look at the crown prince
of sumo of his time.

Sukubidubidu

> FWIW, Asashoryu increased his body weight by 40% during his
> career (from 106 kg to 148). Using the same time frame (i.e.
> between age 18 an 26), Takanohana's weight has gained by 19%.
> Even if you take the entire career of Takanohana into account, he
> gained by 33%. And in contrast to Asashoryu, Takanohana started
> ozumo as a 15-year old boy.
>
> Regards,
> Randomitsuki
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