[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Yumitorikishi-bow twirling ceremony -the rikishi

[Jeff A]

Moti

Best regards,
Jeffrey Anderson
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The saddest are these:
It might have been.
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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Dec 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Yumitorikishi-bow twirling ceremony -the rikishi
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


At the last Kyushu basho, the yumitorishiki  was performed by Rakanji (real
name Konosuke Sato), a Sandanme rikishi from Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture.
The 21-year-old, in his fourth year in sumo, displayed his impressive
bow-twirling skills, lighting up the Fukuoka International Center, where
the event was held. This important role, which concludes the day's actions,
involves a victory dance on behalf of the winner of the final bout. His
deft swing of the approximately two-meter bow drew thunderous applause from
the audience. It's a role often played by rikishi from a heya with a
Yokozuna. Rakanji, who belongs to Nishonoseki beya, is Yokozuna Oonosato's
tsukebito, and was nominated by Nishonoseki Oyakata (former Yokozuna
Kisenosato). He has been performing this role since Aki 2025, and while he
initially felt pressure to "not drop the bow," even those with experience
have praised his bow handling, saying, "His movements are smooth, and he's
skilled.." In his second tournament in Kyushu, he took advice such as "make
bigger movements" into consideration and polished his performance. Thanks
to the fame he gained from doing the yumitorishiki, he received
enthusiastic cheers of "Rakanjii" during his matches in Kyushu held in his
hometown, and went 5-2. "Becoming famous from performing the yumitorishiki
is not the same as becoming famous for my sumo.. I want to become famous
for my sumo," he said. He intends to work hard and aim for a higher rank.
(Naoki Watanabe)

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