Sumo Day 1
So, following Asashoryu and Hakuho now. Got it.
Asashoyru won his match against Kakuryu. Apparently he also did quite well last tournament, 11-4, and has won 23 championships. Impressive.
The beginning of that match was kind of fast and I didn't see i8t, but I definitley heard the slap I'm told Asashoyru gave Kakuryu. I did like how Asashoyru came from behind. He was on the verge of being pushed out when he knocked Kakuryu leg out from under him, a hook throw or kotenage according to two sources, thus winning the match. There was apparently a failed move in there where Asashoyru almost got Kakuryu by dangling and throwing him, but he managed to land on his feet.
Another blog seems to suspect the possibility of a set up on this one. This apparently has something to do with the senpai/kohai relationship. Basically mentor/trainee in this case. Both wrestlers were Mongolian and Asashoyru is apparently someone with great respect from the younger ones. If true, this says a lot about the culture involved in the match.
Hakuho also won his match, this one against Tochiozan. Last tournament was a perfect 15-0. Sumo talk thinks he's boring but I don't see anything making him more so than the others. I can understand if they meant the match though. Seemed basic and easy, Hakuho grabbed right ahold of Tochiozan's belt and pushed him straight out. I liked the other mtach better personally.
Asashoyru won his match against Kakuryu. Apparently he also did quite well last tournament, 11-4, and has won 23 championships. Impressive.
The beginning of that match was kind of fast and I didn't see i8t, but I definitley heard the slap I'm told Asashoyru gave Kakuryu. I did like how Asashoyru came from behind. He was on the verge of being pushed out when he knocked Kakuryu leg out from under him, a hook throw or kotenage according to two sources, thus winning the match. There was apparently a failed move in there where Asashoyru almost got Kakuryu by dangling and throwing him, but he managed to land on his feet.
Another blog seems to suspect the possibility of a set up on this one. This apparently has something to do with the senpai/kohai relationship. Basically mentor/trainee in this case. Both wrestlers were Mongolian and Asashoyru is apparently someone with great respect from the younger ones. If true, this says a lot about the culture involved in the match.
Hakuho also won his match, this one against Tochiozan. Last tournament was a perfect 15-0. Sumo talk thinks he's boring but I don't see anything making him more so than the others. I can understand if they meant the match though. Seemed basic and easy, Hakuho grabbed right ahold of Tochiozan's belt and pushed him straight out. I liked the other mtach better personally.