I love sumo. Think it's totally awesome. Way cool. But I can't find it on television anymore. I grew up watching it on the old ABC Wide World of Sports show on weekends. Iused to looked forward most of all to the Emperors Cup, because of all the grand ceremony and tradition. I was thrilled by the footage of all the wrestlers strutting into the arena wearing their finest kimonos, bowing to honor the emperor. The grandeur and pagentry was timeless and magnificent.
The mind games before each bout, as they entered from their respective side of the ring, stomping and tossing salt to impress the gods and strike fear and doubt in the mind of their opponent. And it would all be over in an instant! I learned to toss my cushions in the air in approval and excitment, just like in the arena, imagining I was there.
Now this month there is the Grand Sumo Tournament! I found video on YouTube, oh joy! Eat your heart out, ESPN!
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