Sumo oops

[Taro Toporific]

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嘉風の足が行司の顔に命中 常幸龍vs嘉風 2013/09/24
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130 ... nannex-spo

[Mike Oxlong]

It's the second shot the ref takes - the one to the pills - that looks painful!

[American Oyaji]

:shock: It's the second shot the ref takes - the one to the pills - that looks painful!

I didn't notice that!

[Taro Toporific]

"Faced With Falling Attendance, Japan Sumo Wrestlers Turn to Ballet"

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pic.twitter.com/BdgWLOOalB ---Shogannai (@Shogannai) January 2, 2014

[Taro Toporific]

This is almost sumo, right?

http://vimeo.com/77485589

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[Taro Toporific]

Sumo or cheerleading practice?

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See the Rest-of-the-Story in the Youtube video.

[Russell]

Trump may present trophy at Tokyo sumo tournament as officials weigh security concerns

Japan and the United States are considering a plan for U.S. President Donald Trump to present a trophy to the winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo in May, Japanese government sources have said.

Trump is scheduled to visit Japan as a state guest for three days starting on May 26, which coincides with the final day of the 15-day Summer Basho at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Under the plan, Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would enter the sumo ring together after watching the matches. Trump would then present the 40-kilogram Prime Minister’s Cup or another special trophy to the winner.

A major challenge is security at the venue. The ring is surrounded by rows of seats, making security more difficult than in locations with no seats behind the stage.

“It is very hard to guard. Some people may throw seat cushions,” a Japanese government source said.

While some within the Japanese government are pushing to give Trump a seat near the ring, others insist that he should use a VIP seat on the second floor for security reasons.

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Methinks the biggest challenge will be to motivate Trump to hand over this 40-kilogram Cup to the winner...

[Taro Toporific]

While some within the Japanese government are pushing to give Trump a seat near the ring, others insist that he should use a VIP seat on the second floor for security reasons.

The VIP/Emperor seat on the second floor is a no-brainer for Trump since a ringside seat would require him to sit cross-legged on the tatami (a position he couldn't get his fat ass up from).

Methinks the biggest challenge will be to motivate Trump to hand over this 40-kilogram Cup to the winner...

The biggest challenge would be for weak-ass Trump to hold up and present the 40-kilogram Cup without falling over.

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[Grumpy Gramps]

Well, Trump is over 70, so I think a helper robot would be in order. Could be a showcase of the thriving Japanese high tech industry, no?

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40kg, no problem!