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SUMO Contest July 2024 Basho
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Looks like you figured it out.
For the newcomer to sumo, it admittedly looks awfully weird. A bunch of heavy-set guys slapping each other around, bouncing bellies, wearing nothing more than a glorified diaper. The terminology is weird, sure because it's all in Japanese. But after you hear some words a few times they start to sound familiar, and you start learning them fairly quickly. One common word you'll hear is the Japanese word for their garment... especially if you hang around Chad for any length of time. "A thick-waisted loincloth worn for sumo training and competition." Sekitori wrestlers wear white cotton for training and colored silk for competition; lower ranks wear dark cotton for both training and competition.
I didn't realize that Chad's updating the first post each time. I was always waiting for the Spider Report for each day. My world has improved a bit.
He only updated it with everyone's picks. I update the daily stats.
What the heck is that paddle that the referee has in his hands?
The gyoji uses this "wooden war fan" to signal his instructions and final decision during a bout. Historically, it was used by samurai officers in Japan to communicate commands to their soldiers.
The gyoji uses this "wooden war fan" to signal his instructions and final decision during a bout. Historically, it was used by samurai officers in Japan to communicate commands to their soldiers.
The sumo "referee." The intricateness of their attire, which is based on traditional clothing, increases as they move up in rank and seniority. Those in the lowest divisions wear cotton and go barefoot. The men at the top are adorned in silk and wear traditional split toed socks and sandals.
Well headed out to the mountains in the motor home, last time we went where we are going we had no cell service. So I am anticipating the same. But I need to escape the 100 degree days we are having. So up to 11K feet and highs of 75!
I am confident that Spider will hold down the fort nicely and continue to make bingo calls NOT on my card. So no one win the bingo til I get back late Sunday and get caught up!
I am confident that Spider will hold down the fort nicely and continue to make bingo calls NOT on my card. So no one win the bingo til I get back late Sunday and get caught up!
Wait.....there have been bingo calls? Where?