[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Re: One day suno tournament for ex-rikishi - June 6th

[Jeff A]

Moti

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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Re: One day suno tournament for ex-rikishi - June 6th
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


Well, not happening for now..The organizers of "Yame Rikishi Cho Sumo," the
basho featuring former Makuuchi rikishi, announced on the 10th that the
event has been postponed. The basho was originally scheduled to be held on
June 6th at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi in Tokyo. The new date is yet to be
determined. E-VENT Co., Ltd., the organizer, explained, "In order to review
the production system for this event and to further enhance the content of
the event, we have unfortunately decided to postpone the event." Since
tickets had already gone on sale, refunds will be accepted. The refund
period is from 10:00 AM on April 14th to June 5th.

On Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:14:01 AM UTC+3 Moti Dichne wrote:

> A one-day basho featuring former Makuuchi rikishi, "Yame Rikishi Cho
> Sumo," will be held on June 6th at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi in Tokyo. The
> organizers announced this on the 30th at Japan Olympic Square in Shinjuku
> Ward, Tokyo. The 10 participants are Baruto, Toyonoshima, Gagamaru,
> Shouhouzan, Yutakayama, Hidenoumi, Kyokutaisei, Daishouhou, Azumaryuu, and
> Daikihou. The basho pairings were drawn on the same day. The prize money
> for the winner is 1 million yen. Hidenoumi, who retired after Haru, said,
> "I was approached right after the news of my retirement broke. I was still
> an active rikishi until recently, so I will do my best to live up to
> everyone's expectations." Toyonoshima, who also handled the casting, said,
> "When I see active rikishi, I think they shine and look cool, and I decided
> to participate because I wanted to shine like that again. I'm now a coach
> for the Tachikawa Women's Sumo Club, so my body is a bit smaller than when
> I was active, but my body is ready to move, so my only goal is to win the
> yusho," he declared confidently. Former NHK announcer Fujio Kariya, who
> will be providing commentary on the day, asserted, "In my honest
> prediction, Baruto is the strongest contender for the yusho." Former
> Yokozuna 3rd generation Wakanohana will be providing commentary, and
> experienced sumo gyoji and yobidashi will be recruited. Tickets are on sale
> at Ticket Pia. The event will include a dohyo-iriy, a hair-styling
> demonstration, and events where attendees can interact with the rikishi.
>
> Note, none of the participants are with the Kyokai at present, obviously.
> Still, I would go..
>
> [image: 202603300000860-w500_0.jpg]
> <https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/img/202603300000860-w500_0.jpg>
>
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