The video version of the summer podcast. Same content, but now with fresh, happy faces!
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Wakaichiro’s Kachi-Koshi Match Video
Our new savoir for lower division matches, “Sumo Samurai Hattorizakura” (what a name!) has come through again with video of Wakaichiro’s final match of the Nagoya basho. Enjoy.
It’s been clear that Wakaichiro always seems to fight better in Tokyo, so I am looking forward to seeing him compete for his second consecutive tournament in Sandanme. There is also a tiny but non-zero chance that a returning Ura might end up somewhere near Wakaichiro’s ranking, leaded to an ultimate Tachiai fan match up.
Nagoya 2018 Video Podcast
We welcome Tachiai contributor Josh to his first podcast, where he helps us discuss the upcoming Nagoya basho. A word to watchers, there are technical, video, audio problems galore in this one. But as always the discussion is fun, and full of surprises.
Wakaichiro Loses Final Match
Finishes Natsu With Kachi-Koshi
In the morning bouts of day 14, Texan sumotori Wakaichiro went up against Asanotosa, a much larger and more experienced rikishi. The bout was quick, energetic and unsuccessful for Wakaichiro. He finishes the Natsu basho with a 4-3 record, which may either place him at the top of Jonidan or the bottom of Sandanme.
Wakaichiro has shown steady progress improving his body, and his sumo. His fans around the world and the team at Tachiai look forward to his matches in July, when the Nagoya basho will be in full swing in the heat of the Japanese summer.
Congratulations to Wakaichiro for a successful Natsu!