[sumo] More On Asashoryu Incident

[jdemund at aol.com]

Thank you.
I do not mind Takamisakari's antics - just as I was amused by Asonowaka when he used to do those push-ups at the tachai but, you are right they are not dignified.  I am not sure, however, if Robotcop is actually completely in control of all that.  Some have suggested it might be a disease. Asa should keep his temper under control anyway. 





-----Original Message-----
From: Scott M. Kahn <smk1 at columbia.edu>
To: sumo at webtrek.com
Sent: Fri, Jan 29, 2010 3:14 pm
Subject: Re: [sumo] More On Asashoryu Incident


We've discussed the xenophobic tendencies of the Kyokai here ad naseum, especially as it pertains to Asa. 
 
Remember, Asa has made it clear his post-sumo future extends beyond sumo.  His heart belongs to Mongolia.  On the other hand, Hakuho is married to a Japanese woman, and will probably remain in the Kyokai.  So, Asa has no future career with the Kyokai as he will not become a Japanese citizen, whereas Hakuho probably will so that he can continue post retirement within the Kyokai. 
 
I personally think Takamisakari's antics are way more mocking of sumo than any of Asa's, yet he is celebrated.  Intimidation is a "right" for Yokozuna- other Yokozuna in the past developed their own intimidating styles, and Hakuho has been known to give an extra push or two, along with his seemingly never-ending stare downs. 
 
(If you noticed, Asa offered a hand when Hakuho catapulted out of the ring vs. Kaio this past tournament) 
 
Sukubidubidu 
 
Quoting Herman Nienhuis <herman at bhnienhuis.nl>: 
 
> Ok, as I am new to this mailing list, maybe I mention things that have 
> been discussed here before. But really, isn't Asashoryu's behaviour on 
> the dohyo very un-Yokozuna like? That extra push he needs to deliver 
> for instance after he has already won a bout isn't that very 
> unsportive? 
> 
> I agree, sometimes it feels like there's a somewhat anti gaijin thing 
> going on amongst the shimpan when one really thinks that there's going 
> to be a monoii but there isn't and even in the replay you can see that 
> they should have had one. 
> 
> But let's face is, Hakuho is a Mongolian too and he is a true 
> gentleman on the dohyo, made of real Yokozuna stuf! 
> 
> I think we could do without Asa. 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> Herman. 
> (married to a Japanese and watching sumo for over 20 years). 
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