[sumo] Hakuho Training News

[Jeanne Hedge]

A very brief summary, culled from Kintamayama's postings on the forum
(http://www.sumoforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=13855)

Dec 16 - 21 training bouts vs Ryuo

Dec 22 - 17 bouts against Ama (7-2, losing the first 2, and then 
winning 7 straight), Aminishiki (3-0), Kyokutenho (2-0), and Kasugao (2-1)

Dec 30 - Hakuho has no keiko (apparently, he's not been training very 
hard), and spends the day playing catch and did some mochi-tsuki (and 
joking around with the younger deshi).

Hakuho is quoted as saying "Two Yokozuna... that sounds great. I hope 
we both reach senshuraku with a zensho, and I know I have to be 
careful not to lose easily."  Kumegatani-Oyakata warns "The pace is a 
bit too slow. The other side looks to be in great shape and has built 
up confidence. Our side should start upping the pace rather urgently..."




Regards,
Jeanne Hedge