[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Another Isegahama beya attached Oyakata speaks

[Jeff A]

Moti

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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Another Isegahama beya attached Oyakata speaks
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


On the 10th, during the Haru Jungyo held in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture,
Isegahama - beya attached Oyakata, Tateyama (former Makuuchi  Homarefuji,
at some point in the past was rumored to be the successor of the heya),
spoke to the press. He commented on the punishment decided the previous day
for Isegahama Oyakata, who had assaulted his deshi, Hakunofuji, which
included a two-rank demotion. Tateyama started off by saying, "Violence is
wrong," and then said that the punishment "is being said to be too lenient
by the public, but there are circumstances to consider. I think it is
appropriate." Regarding Hakunofuji, who was the trigger for the incident,
he said, "He has learned his lesson about alcohol and is remorseful." He
stated that the best countermeasure is to "not let him drink at drinking
parties," and encouraged him by saying, "He just has to work hard at sumo. I'm
relieved that the punishment was clearly announced yesterday. It's a
turning point," he said, emphasizing that there was no unrest within the
heya, "As far as I can see, there is nothing." Going forward, they will
restart under the guidance and supervision of the Kyokai and others, and
will be subject to a collective guidance system that includes the four
Oyakata attached to Isegahama beya.

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