by rule only one
tanka per rikishi per
basho… that’s the rule
but if ever I was to
rethink this, it was today
Tochinoshin’s run
through New Year’s basho has been
an absolute joy
multiple bouts he’s had to
stay intensely persistent
against Shohozan,
he looked understandably
nervous going in
never champion, runner-up
three times over his career
this bout gave drama…
Shohozan appeared to have
early advantage
Tochinoshin not able
get belt to overpower
Shohozan had him
pushed backwards at edge briefly;
the Georgian stayed put
Tochinoshin recovered,
and attained his destiny
Shohozan out the
ring, Tochinoshin showered
with cheers from the crowd
at night’s end, the main event
saw Kakuryu showcase
the yokozuna
did not give up, facing off
thick Takayasu
ozeki Takayasu,
quietly still dominant
Kakuryu held
center dohyo, hoping to
maintain his aura
then almost as if possessed,
Takayasu exploded
our yokozuna -
the last one remaining, was
left in lump ringside
Takayasu stood tall (while
Tochinoshin stood taller)
[Tochinoshin's victory to seal his title]
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