“Sumo wrestlers…do not show their emotion either when they win or lose; they are as expressionless as a noh mask…”
That information is from a typical reference piece about the sumo tradition, but apparently Russian sumo wrestler Roho didn’t get the memo. He just earned an unprecedented three-day ban from Japan’s ancient sport for throwing a tantrum after a defeat. Roho reportedly chased the winner into a bathroom, punched through a window of a bathroom door, and hit two photographers.
Gosh, we can see that sort of behavior at our own sporting events, anytme we want. Here’s the story:
Sumo wrestler Asashoryu (R) of Mongolia stands over Roho of Russia in the third round during the final day of the Grand Sumo Las Vegas tournament, October 9, 2005. REUTERS/Steve Marcus
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And THAT’S for calling my little sister fat!
- Posted by rob