We received the news today that Onosato’s promotion to Ozeki is official. The Kyokai made them stand there and wait for a half-hour before getting down to business. The actual ceremony lasted about 50 seconds. I mean, the kid isn’t used to waiting. He didn’t even wait to get an oicho-mage before earning this promotion. But they waited so long, he might be able to get one now.
Juryo
Leonid predicted the six Juryo promotions correctly. It did end up being six promotions, not seven. We will probably not know who was demoted, and who escaped, until the banzuke comes out. Do you think Kiryuko stays? The list of promotees is:
- Wakaikari (Isenoumi)
- Aonishiki (Ajigawa)
- Kotoeiho (Sadogatake)
- Tochitaikai (Kasugano)
- Chiyomaru (Kokonoe)
- Nabatame (Futagoyama)
The first three are new to the division. Kototebakari changed his shikona to Kotoeiho. The character for “ei” is the same for Sakae, as in his Saitama Sakae High School. Hō is the same as in his brother’s shikona, Kotoshoho.
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I wonder if Kisenosato (Nishonoseki) was having flash backs to his own Ozeki promotion, and later Yokozuna promotion.
Am I right in thinking this is one of the fastest, if not the fastest, a rikishi has made it to Ozeki?
I take it that the woman on the far left Kisenosato’s wife?
thanks for sharing videos! hopefully onosato will avoid injuries and scandals.
actually that reminded me the april one, the alcohol related. i don’t see any info and assume he was forgiven.
Once again, I mourn the loss of my favorite mouthful of a shikona, Kototebakari. Is there another brother in the pipeline that might take up the mantle somewhere down the line?
Andy, for those of us who are new to Sumo and it’s traditions and ceremonies, could you please tell me who the lovely lady standing next to Onosato is. She had the grace and patience to stand very still and smile, (and seem to be almost invisible) while the officials kept everyone waiting.
You’re our go to “sumo maven”! Thanks!
Love the subtle digs and power plays in this little scenario…”You might be a newly minted Ozeki, But never forget WHO put you there…Subtle, they ain’t…