<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">From Moti:<br><div dir="ltr"><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Moti Dichne <niramiai@gmail.com><br><b>Date:</b> March 20, 2022 at 4:56:44 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2@googlegroups.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Sumo news] - Rikishi talk Day 8</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> niramiai@gmail.com<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><p>Day 8:</p><p>Akua, getting his second win of the basho: "It feels like I was able to concentrate. I've been going out there with a bad feeling but today I guess it changed to a good feeling..I was able to regain my confidence. From here on I'd like to shake things up and pile up those wins!!" </p><p>Takayasu, winning and getting kachikoshi: "I was able to attack well and be on the offensive The kachikoshi doesn't especially change my mood - i just want to relax and get ready to face tomorrow."</p><p>Wakamotoharu, losing to Takayasu but putting up a good fight: "I think it was an experience today. I was able to give it my all and it was fun. Very fun.. I'd like to use this experience to help me develop.." </p><p>Tobizaru, losing to Hokutofuji after a rematch: "I didn't know where the dohyo edge was (in the first bout). The second bout was tough.. I lost the power battle. I think this bout will lead to tomorrow."</p><p>Kotonowaka, beating Endou and remaining firmly in the race with seven wins: "I was able to get a proper first step and was in control till the end. I still haven't got my kachikoshi, so I first need to properly get that kachikoshi!"</p><p>Tamawashi, beating Meisei by kotenage: "I wasn't planning it, it came naturally. It wasn't that good, but I think I fared well in the first half of the basho. Still, it's from now on.. More than a kachikoshi, i just want to enjoy doing sumo every day.."</p><p>Wakatakakage, beating Ura: "I wanted to face him head-on coming from under. I'm just going out there giving it my all."</p><p>Abi, beating Daieishou: "My body is moving extremely well. Today I couldn't use my left hand well. I think my body is in good shape. The wins keep coming so I will be happy if i can face the bouts a day at a time. I am truly not conscious of the yusho race and will be focusing on my next bout."</p><p>Takarafuji getting his second win after six straight losses: "I have tried to turn things around every day. I am relieved.."</p>
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