[sumo] Speaking of inaccurate/misleading "reporting"

[Sumobaba]

And then you have this from Channel 4 in the UK, where they say he was
ranked 39th, but not in which division. No disrespect to the poor child, but
he was hardly a "star", although the current sensationalism in the press is
making him one posthumously. 

No flames, please, I am just piggy-backing on all the other various "news"
reports about this unfortunate and tragic occurrence.
 
TEENAGE SUMO STAR DIES

Last Modified: 28 Jun 2007
Source: ITN 

A teenage sumo wrestler has died from heart failure following a training
session in Aichi Prefecture.

 
The Japan Sumo Association said that Takashi Saito, who is known as
Tokitaizan, suffered discomfort after training on Tuesday.

The 17-year-old was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was pronounced
dead.

He had been ranked 39th for the Nagoya Grand Sumo tournament, which runs
from July 8-22.

C Independent Television News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.

 
Sumobaba

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