[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - More Tobizaru hot water

[Jeff A]

Moti

Best regards,
Jeffrey Anderson
Gaijingai
For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these:
It might have been.
- John Greenleaf Whittier


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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - More Tobizaru hot water
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


Tobizaru short interview: "Most of what was written is not true, * he said.
When asked if he intends to sue the tabloid, he said he hasn't thought
about it yet.

The real media is now all over the story. Tobizaru's koenkai (support
group) issued a statement pretty much mirroring what Tobizaru said.

" To all members - A notice regarding the article in the Shukan Shincho
(February 13th issue)  - We are extremely sorry for causing you so much
concern because of the article. There were many statements in the report
that were not true, and we are extremely sorry that such an article was
published. The origins of this article lie in the fact that Tobizaru's
current tsukebito went directly to the Kyokai to complain about Tobizaru
and a former tsukebito complained as well. As a result, Tobizaru and
Oitekaze Oyakata were called to the compliance committee to hear their side
of the story. Tobizaru said he answered all questions regarding his
dealings with his tsukebito honestly and sincerely, without lying. Some
have suggested that Tobizaru will be let off with a severe reprimand but
the final decision will be made by a third party committee. Both the
current and a former tsukebito have no intention of leaving the heya at
this point. There are other tsukebitos that testified that there was no
bullying.. In any case, there is no doubt this has caused great concern to
our members, so we have decided to post this. When you become famous, you
attract a lot of attention, and with that attention comes criticism.
However, honorary koenkai Chairman Fukuda gave Tobizaru great
encouragement, saying, "Be strong! You have no choice but to become
stronger!" Tobizaru himself declared:   "No matter what, I will not be
swayed by others, I will think only of myself, practice hard, and become
stronger!" All of our members must have seen Tobizaru countless times,
desperately trying to get back up even after falling in the dohyo, being
pushed off the dohyo, or being knocked down by a Yokozuna. He also loves
children, has a kind personality, a charming and innocent smile, and is a
rikishi who can naturally interact with all of our members without
discrimination. I think you all know this better than anyone. I sincerely
ask all of our members to please continue to support Tobizaru. We will
report on the decisions of the third-party committee as soon as they are
known, " read the letter, posted on the Koenkai's homepage.

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