[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Ex-Tochinoshin on Aonishiki

[Jeff A]

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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Ex-Tochinoshin on Aonishiki
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


On the 12th, Levan Gorgadze, former Ozeki Tochinoshin from Georgia, who
retired in May 2023, held a talk show at Yomiuri Culture Kinshicho in
Sumida Ward, Tokyo. Using photos and videos to illustrate his stories, he
spoke about his background, what led him to start sumo, episodes from his
active career, and his activities since retiring. After the event, he spoke
to the press and offered words of encouragement to Aonishiki, who became
the fourth Ozeki from Europe. "Baruto, Kotooushuu , and I were unable to
reach the rank of Yokozuna, so I would be happy if he could achieve it. I
believe he has the ability to do so," he said, expressing hope for the
emergence of the first Yokozuna from Europe. However, he also voiced some
concerns. Reflecting on the Nagoya Tournament, which Aonishiki won despite
injuries to his left ankle and left big toe, he noted, "He was really
pushing himself too hard, and it was frightening. If you compete while
injured and get hurt again, it can be absolutely disastrous." Having
experienced major injuries himself, such as an ACL tear and a torn rotator
cuff, he offered this advice: "I'm worried about the stiffness in his lower
body. He's young, so it's fine for now, but it will get stiffer as time
goes on. If he makes the muscles around his pelvis more flexible, he'll be
able to have a longer sumo career."

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