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5 yusho zmag (btw. to je več kot nekatere yokozune in največ od vseh neyokozun)
1047 zmag v karieri,
879 makuuchi zmag,
107 makuuchi turnirjev (1.)
65 turnirjev kot ozeki (1.&Chiyotaikai)
1731 dvobojev (3.)
15 sansho nagrad (3.)
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S tem bo prost en ozeki položaj, ki ga sedaj verjetno še toliko lažje dobil Kotoshogiku, ki bi tako postal edini japonski ozeki.
Trenutno tako ni nobenega japonskega rikishija med ozekiji; nazadnje je bilo tako pred 18 leti, ko na Hatsu 1993 ni bilo yokozune, edina ozekija pa sta bila tujca Akebono in Konishiki.
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slikovna retrospektiva
Očitno se bo letos kar nekaj meni ljubih rikishijev bodisi upokojilo bodisi bodo padli v juryo. hja.
Nekaj utrinkov z novinarske konference;
ReplyDeleteMedia: How do you feel now that you've retired?
Kaio: I really haven't come to a full realization yet. It still feels rather strange.
M: When did you make the decision?
K: Before the bout yesterday (Day 10), I discussed with my shisho what to do if I were to lose. In my mind, I knew that this would be my last stand and that there would be no next basho.
M: Looking back at the 23 years . . .
K: At first, I wasn't even sure I wanted to join sumo. I didn't particularly like sumo, but as I worked at it [in keiko] and started to rise on the banzuke, I began to enjoy it more and more.
M: You couldn't become a yokozuna . . .
K: I had several chances but failed each time. I realized that one had to be mentally tough to become a yokozuna. I just couldn't take advantage of the opportunities I had.
M: Who were your rivals?
K: Musoyama (currently Fujishima Oyakata) was close to me in age and many considered us rivals, so I didn't want to lose to him. In recent years, it was Chiyotaikai (currently Sanoyama Oyakata). We both had to suffer through a lot of injuries, so we would on occasions talk about when and how to hang it up.
M: Have you considered intai before?
K: Several times. However, my desire to continue with sumo by hook or crook was stronger. Even when I had my back to the wall, I somehow was able to do my sumo and survive.
M: What would you like to do in the future?
K: I entered this world when I was 15, so I don't even have the habit of wearing shoes. There haven't been any occasions for me to dress in a normal fashion. I think I need to learn about a lot of new things.
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ReplyDeleteKokonoe Oyakata, exChiyonofuji:
The result of the diligent work he put in every day [over the long years] was 1047 shiro-boshi. I'm sure he feels he has more than fully accomplished his mission. I think he must have lost the [extra] intensity and sense of commitment the moment he broke the record. A job well done for all these years.
Yokozuna Hakuho:
As a fellow member of Tatsunami Ichimon, he has led the way for me from the day I joined Ozumo. He was one of the rikishi that I idolized. I would like to sincerely say, "A job well done." I hope he will continue to mentor me in the future. I feel great pride to have faced such a dai-ozeki on the dohyo.
Takanohana:
More than just a job well done, I feel it was a career well endured [through myriad adversities]. I had hoped that he would have remained forever as the "Bright Star of Our Class," but I suppose he has his own reasons and considerations. It's too bad [that he has to retire]. From now on, let's gambarize together as fellow "oyakata" for the betterment of the Kyokai.
Sanoyama Oyakata, exChiyotaikai:
As an old comrade-in-arms, I would like to sincerely say, "A job well done." As I watch today's bout, I sensed that it would be his last hurrah. I have always been truly impressed by his attitude--his willingness to stay on the dohyo for even one more day for the sake of the fans. I think he has been truly splendid.
Tamanoi Oyakata, exTochiazuma:
In observing him in the past few basho, I could sense that he has reached his physical limit. I think it is simply great that he broke the record at the end. It was truly wonderful that he was able to stay active until now. He was a very gentle and thoughtful rikishi.
Fujishima Oyakata, exMusoyama:
We encouraged and stimulated each other over the years so he is a very special existence for me. I feel both sadness and regret. I thought he would just go kyojo and return next basho. But in the unforgiving world of competition, it is either win or perish. Perhaps, he is one who is feeling the greatest sense of relief.
Hanaregoma Rijicho:
It's been 23 long years since he joined Ozumo. I would like to express a sincere "Job well done." I think he will go down in sumo lore as an unparalleled dai-ozeki. In the future, he will be working to develop the new generation. It would be wonderful if he could nurture a brand new Kaio.