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Mike Wesemann

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Hatsu Day 14 Comments

Jan. 24 - A common theme I've talked about this basho is the methods the Sumo Association uses in order to maintain fan interest in the sport. The bouts they select to post to their YouTube channel are not objectively based on the yusho race, and they are also planting stories in the media that focus on supposed social media buzz talking about this or that celebrity spotted during the NHK broadcast, so tune in and see it for yourself! What they don't rely on to promote their sport is the actual sumo itself, which is obviously compromised on a daily basis.

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