SUMO, A HISTORY-MAKING MATCH

HAKUHOU vs. KISENOSATO

Nov. 15 2010 The Kyushu Tournament


Hakuhou is the top-ranker of the sumo world. He won 63 successive victories, that was the second record in the history of sumo. The best record is 69 by Futabayama, the god of sumo in the 40's. This was a noteworthy match that a young star Kisenosato challenged the strongest man.

Hakuhou is good at a right hold, in short he wanted to put in his right arm into Kisenosato's armpit. And at first it succeeded. But when Kisenosato slapped, Hakuhou lost his head, and he grappled with a left hold. It was Kisenosato's favorite style.

Kisenosato continued to attack Hakuhou, and at last he pushed the opponent out of the ring. This amazing result was reported in a news program. In those days, sumo was an unpopular sport because of some troubles, and spectators were very few. It was regrettable for me.