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**Alulursuifold** · 06-15-2008, 05:17 PM

I think Kotonishki, another favorite of mine, is pretty young too, 23 or somewhere around there.

I also like Kaiyo, I think he's probably one of the oldest.

Hey Kurisa,
Please don't misunderstand my reply to your statement. I'm not trying to bust your balls, because I don't like it being done to myself... but former Sekiwake Kotonishiki is now retired and must be at least 40 by now. Yeah, he is 40. He was an awesome Makuuchi rikishi, who won 2 Yushos, 7 years apart (September, 1991 and November, 1998). Perhaps you crossed Kotos in you zeal to post your comment? Boy, have I done that! Current Ozeki Kotomitsuki is now 32. Sekiwake Kotoshogiku is 24 years old. I am a huge fan of his! He has real Ozeki potential. So does Komusubi Kisenosato. He will be 22 in July. We need young-bloods like them to challenge the young Mongolian Yokozunas and keep them in line. I also think Tochiozan, at 21, has talent.

I agree with you, Kaio is truly amazing! Kaio (7/1972) is now tied for the oldest, at 36 years old, with Tosanoumi (2/1972) and Tamakasuga (1/1976). It's something else, that these great rikishi are still competing with athletes in their early twenties. I can't wait for the July Basho in Nagoya!

Be well and practice often, Jon Palombi

06-15-2008, 05:17 PM	#19
Alulursuifold Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 395 Senior Member	I think Kotonishki, another favorite of mine, is pretty young too, 23 or somewhere around there. I also like Kaiyo, I think he's probably one of the oldest. Hey Kurisa, Please don't misunderstand my reply to your statement. I'm not trying to bust your balls, because I don't like it being done to myself... but former Sekiwake Kotonishiki is now retired and must be at least 40 by now. Yeah, he is 40. He was an awesome Makuuchi rikishi, who won 2 Yushos, 7 years apart (September, 1991 and November, 1998). Perhaps you crossed Kotos in you zeal to post your comment? Boy, have I done that! Current Ozeki Kotomitsuki is now 32. Sekiwake Kotoshogiku is 24 years old. I am a huge fan of his! He has real Ozeki potential. So does Komusubi Kisenosato. He will be 22 in July. We need young-bloods like them to challenge the young Mongolian Yokozunas and keep them in line. I also think Tochiozan, at 21, has talent. I agree with you, Kaio is truly amazing! Kaio (7/1972) is now tied for the oldest, at 36 years old, with Tosanoumi (2/1972) and Tamakasuga (1/1976). It's something else, that these great rikishi are still competing with athletes in their early twenties. I can't wait for the July Basho in Nagoya! Be well and practice often, Jon Palombi
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