Lots of news happened this week in the sumo world, from baby announcements to Abi drama. We break it all down and try to understand from an outsider's point of view.
A big hearty thank you to Azumi Solbrig, our Japanese consultant for this episode.
Also, help Leslie find her next sumo boyfriend. Email your ideas to [email protected] or just reach out to say hello. We love that!
Thanks for listening.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asashōryū_Akinori
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamamotoyama_Ryūta
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-sumo/former-top-ranked-sumo-wrestler-resigns-following-scandal-idUSKCN1M50SU
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/11/29/national/yokozuna-harumafuji-retire-ring-take-blame-assault-junior-sumo-wrestler-tottori/
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/09/25/sumo/takanohana-resigns-japan-sumo-association/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harumafuji_Kōhei
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2018/12/dd9605babe6e-mongolian-wrestler-takanoiwa-to-retire-after-assaulting-stablemate.html
https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202008060000552.html
https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202008050000786.html
https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202008070000116.html
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/5981ed26ef34-sumo-jsa-rejects-abis-resignation-hands-wrestler-3-tourney-ban.html
https://soranews24.com/2020/08/06/sumo-wrestlers-stage-group-escape-from-dormitory-over-disagreements-with-masters-wife/
http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13615888
https://apnews.com/31bd4e76b1d744cbab671aaed0c4230f
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42178483
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