[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Train, as in train choochoo delay

[Jeff A]

Moti, from two days ago.

Best regards,
Jeffrey Anderson
Gaijingai
For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these:
It might have been.
- John Greenleaf Whittier


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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Train, as in train choochoo delay
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


Due to transportation delays, two Jonidan rikishi were unable to make it to
their bouts in time, resulting in the order of their matches being
rearranged. Amidaishin (17) and Tanaka (19) ,Nishonoseki beya in Ami Town,
Ibaraki Prefecture, boarded the Joban Line from JR Hitachino-Ushiku Station
around 7:40 AM, but the train was delayed. Concerned that they might not
make it to their bouts, they contacted the wakaimonogashira of the
Kokugikan through their heya's manager around 9 AM. The two then took a
taxi from Minami-Senju Station and rushed to the Kokugikan, arriving around
10:10 AM. Making a mad dash to the dressing room, Tanaka made it just in
time for his bout, pushing out Tochihayate for his third consecutive win.
Tanaka commented, "I wasn't even able to warm up, but that might have been
a good thing... It was a first-time experience for me."

Meanwhile, Amidaishin was unable to make it in time for his bout, so was
placed after Tanaka's match. He was defeated by Fukushouryuu by yoritaoshi.
Amidaishin said, "After I arrived, I did my mage, wrapped my mawashi around
me, and went straight in. My usual bad habits came out (in the bout). (The
delay) didn't have much of an impact," and made no excuses. His Oyakata
Nishonoseki was a shinpan, but "I couldn't see my Oyakata's face." The
rikishi at Shikihide beya in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki Prefecture, were also
affected. Ooatari was unable to make it in time for his bout, so he was
placed 13 bouts later. However, he was defeated by Kotofuno by oshidashi.

5 rikishi in all were late. An announcement was made in the arena:
"Attention everyone. Due to transportation delays, the match between XX and
XX will resume upon arrival."The five rikishi consisted of three from
Nishonoseki and two from  Shikihide.

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