New Sekitori Meet ‘n Greet, Hakuho Reprimanded for “Lude Behavior”

We have 7 new sekitori all ready to kick some ass (or at least try to) for Nagoya.  Some new faces, some you might recognize.  A few we have referenced here before, and a few most of you have never heard of.  I also can’t help bragging that this is my second “on the bubble rikishi” to make it to juryo.  The former being Takarafuji (soon to be makuuchi).  Most of these guys have been waiting too long to get the sekitori nod, and although I think that these yaocho forced retirements and dismissals were scatalogical at best, I’m glad to see cats like Hakuba, Kasugao, Kotokasuga, Kyokunankai, and Chiyohakuho get the boot to make room for these guys.  Here we go.  (I tried to find entertaining pictures for all these guys but some were tough… it’s always easier to find them for the new Makuuchi guys.)

May Technichal Examination Basho Wrap-up

Well sumo fans, the May 技量審査場所 or “technical examination tournament” to you and me is over.  Before we get to the actual wrap up, let’s go through some facts, like Yusho, sansho, et al.  Waddaya say I pour myself some of this delightful Aberlour A’Bunadh cask strength, start with makuuchi and work our way down.