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Wakanosato Retires
Former
Sekiwake and Sumotalk favorite, Wakanosato, held a press conference
today at the Ryogoku Kokugikan to announce his retirement. Flanked by
his stable master, Tashinoura-oyakata, the Gangstuh stated, "I joined
sumo because I loved it. My intent was to fight on, but my body just
can't keep up anymore." Wakanosato finished just 4-11 from the J11 rank
in July but waited until the new banzuke to announce his retirement, so
he could still participate as an active rikishi in the summer exhibition
season that traveled through his home in Aoimori Prefecture. It was
announced that he will remain with the Association as Nishiiwa-oyakata
and will be affiliated with his current Tashinoura stable.
Don Sato joined professional sumo in 1992 after his graduation from
junior high school and fought as an active rikishi for 23 years. Making
his debut at the 1992 Haru basho, he decided to join the Sumo
Association after the previous year's summer exhibition in Aoimori when
as a third year junior high student, Wakanosato was privileged to spar
with Yokozuna Takanohana (continued on next page).
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