Asashoryu Retires (’©Â—´‚ªˆø‘Þ)

[ashinoato]

[ashinoato]

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20100204p2g00m0dm020000c.html

http://www.japantoday.com/category/sports/view/jsa-board-summons-asashoryu-for-questioning

[Mike Oxlong]

This could probably be merged with the existing "Mongolian FG Kicks Everybody's Ass" thread.

[baka tono]

#$&%$% that Ichiro Ozawa should have retired instead or been arrested .

[ashinoato]

He should have retired in a more peaceful way.

[Mulboyne]

This could probably be merged with the existing "Mongolian FG Kicks Everybody's Ass" thread.

The whole story of his assault and retirement probably deserves its own thread because it is a major talking point, given that the victim seems to be shady character and this whole question arose at the time of a controversial election which appears to have split the sumo governing body.

Maybe we'll sort something out in later editing but ashinoato's news that Asashoryu retired warrants a major mention on FG, albeit I think we'd all prefer to read about it all in English which is the second link he gave.

[Yokohammer]

The whole story of his assault and retirement probably deserves its own thread because it is a major talking point, given that the victim seems to be shady character and this whole question arose at the time of a controversial election which appears to have split the sumo governing body.

I was thinking along similar lines. It never fails: anytime there is a political scandal that is getting negative press, some other issue, always relatively unimportant (let's face it, Asashouryu's retirement isn't all *that* important), seems to appear with impeccable timing and swamp the media and the minds of the masses, thus diverting attention from the problem that really needs fixing. There was a "gougai" (special edition news supplement, handed out free on the streets) for chrissake! Normally those things are reserved for only the most momentous news.

My conspiracy-theory gene has gone into overdrive.

[Coligny]

My conspiracy-theory gene has gone into overdrive.

I blame bilderberg, Carlyle, the fracking freemason and the lizard mens !


(i think we got it all covered...)

oh... and the jouzes too...

[Greji]

I blame bilderberg, Carlyle, the fracking freemason and the lizard mens !


(i think we got it all covered...)

oh... and the jouzes too...

Is this one of those Da Vinci things?

[ashinoato]

Anyone see this PV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQHEoOx5t5o)? Asashoryu appears in it.

[Coligny]

Is this one of those Da Vinci things?

More XFiles... maybe...

Scully wuz tH3 h0t in her dayz....

[Mulboyne]

[Takechanpoo]

That fuss of Mongo side reveals that All North East Asian except Japan are uncivilized and only have low cultural standard unfortunately. I personally have admired Mongolian a little bit because of their originality as Mongoloid, though. Japan better not get connected with North East Asian countries as much as possible.

[Mike Oxlong]

A poster from Mongolia on Sumo Forum:

This is very good question. Many Mongolians look at themselves critically today and say the following: Come on, what if some Japanese come to our wrestling, take the championship, and show disrespect? We could have not stand that!

Yes, there are many who just blatantly refuse foreigners in Mongolian wrestling. There were some occasions in the past. One Russian did pretty well in Naadam back in sixties, threatening to reach the important 5th round relying on his skills in Sambo. Mongolians pretty much conspired against him, sending a very high ranking wrestler for his 4th round. The bout was a close one. According to my father, the Russian had actually defeated him. However, judges decided the other way around.

Yes, Mongolians are no better than Japanese in this regard. Many Mongolians today say that it is enough for Asashoryu, and calling him back before any more damage is done. Fortunately, there are many other Mongolians who have good standing in Sumo. Therefore, Asa is taken as an example of personality, rather than national embarrassment.

Equally is true about our national wrestling. It is in crisis today. There are allegations about rampant bout fixing, wrestler misconduct, and ever decreasing public interest. Provincial level competitions are largely ceremonial, having no real competition. There was a big scandal when one of the two reigning new Yokozuna kicked the other Yokozuna in his stomach in front of thousands of spectators, which was broadcast live on national television. Yet, the incident ended when the bad guy apologized. There was one high ranking wrestler who beat someone in nightclub, yet he was allowed to compete in Naadam just weeks later.

So, happenings in Sumo are not new to us Mongolians. Therefore, we feel the need for change so clearly.

[eddie]

i think this incident has a lot of sumo fans disgusted with sumo...i'm not aware of the specifics but i'm told asa's getting a raw deal.

[Samurai_Jerk]

i think this incident has a lot of sumo fans disgusted with sumo...i'm not aware of the specifics but i'm told asa's getting a raw deal.

It's interesting that all the Japanese people I've talked to about it seem to feel the same way. They all seem to think he's somehow getting screwed. Anyway, he's still young, can move well for a big guy and has a good ring persona so I'm sure he'll be able to make a fortune as a heel in pro wrestling if he wants.

[Greji]

That fuss of Mongo side reveals that All North East Asian except Japan are uncivilized and only have low cultural standard unfortunately. I personally have admired Mongolian a little bit because of their originality as Mongoloid, though. Japan better not get connected with North East Asian countries as much as possible.

I don't know Take. There's a lot of Mongoloids in Japan:biggrin2: ..... At any rate as the others have been saying, there's a lot of people saying that Asa is really getting a bad deal here. There are other's that say he may have been set up, although I haven't seen any details that might back that up.

[Taro Toporific]

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Asashoryu to receive 120 million yen retirement allowance
(Mainichi -20100211)
The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) is likely to pay a 120 million yen retirement allowance to former yokozuna Asashoryu, who quit the sport after allegations of assault.
The JSA decided at a board of directors meeting Wednesday to pay the retirement settlement...