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© 2013 AFPEgyptian sumo wrestler gets promoted to 'juryo' division
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psychopathsareincontrol
Doesn't look like he has quite enough hair for a chonmage
But congrats to the guy
doesn't bode well tho
Virtuoso
I note that his height and weight are close to yokozuna Hakuho's. In past Olympics, Egyptian athletes have fared well at Judo and Graeco-Roman wrestling, so there should be no particular cultural barriers. If his presence contributes to sumo's international appeal, so much the better.
samwatters
Sumo is truly becoming international!
nath
I'm just wondering how he will keep his blood sugar level stable enough to perform well in July. It may be interesting.
nath
I love his sumo name! =) Grand Sandstorm!
RowanM
Could he be more full of himself? It's one thing to remind someone that they've had help, but this makes it about the other people, rather than the fact that someone has made a terrific accomplishment. He just sounds jealous that Osunaarashi is getting the attention.
Congratulations on the promotion. It's always great to hear about cultural participation :)