[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - More rikishi-speak..

[Jeff A]

Moti


Best regards,
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: Wed, May 20, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Subject: [Sumo news] - More rikishi-speak..
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


Much hyped newcomer Asahifuji ranked at  6E in Sandanme and who inherited
his shikona from the 63rd Yokozuna Asahifuji, won the highly anticipated
match against another hyped newcomer Oomori to secure his sixth win of the
basho. He defeated Oomori who had won five consecutive matches since his
debut at Makushita 60 tsukedashi, by yorikiri . This puts him one win away
(and a playoff win..) from winning his third consecutive division
championship. Oomori reflected, "It was fun because he was strong. I hope
to be able to win more from now on." He acknowledged the difference in
strength between himself and his opponent, saying, "He has strong
fundamental strength," and added, "He was waiting for me to make a move. I
think it was his strategy."



Enhou in Juryo, after returning to the paid ranks after three years,
suffered his second consecutive loss, once again putting on hold his
chances of achieving a kachikoshi. He was pushed down by Kazekenou who is
currently in first place with a 10-1 record, bringing his own record to
7-4. He was forced into a situation where he seemed to be able to get close
to his opponent but couldn't, saying, "I guess I lost due to lack of
stamina." He said he missed the few chances he had, and accepted the
result, saying, "My opponent was good in the final stages." If he wins
another bout, it will be his first kachikoshi in Juryo or higher in 19
tournaments since the Haru Basho in 2023. If he gets a makekoshi, he will
be demoted back to Makushita. He said he is "not that conscious" of
achieving a kachikoshi. Looking ahead to tomorrow, he said, "I want to save
up a little more strength so that I can unleash explosive power in the next
match." The Natsu Basht is finally entering its final stages, but Enhou's
words were strong. "I think this is just the beginning. I still have a lot
of fighting spirit. I think I can get there once my body is in good shape,"
he said, looking ahead. Enhou has been absent since Nashu Basho  2023 due
to a serious spinal cord injury, and has not competed for seven tournaments
since then.

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