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Konishiki falters yet again
TOKYO, May 17: American sumo giant Konishiki tumbled to hts third humiliating loss Saturday, in an anticllmactic finish to weeks of debate on । whether he should be the first foreigner promoted to sumo’s highest rank, reports AP
Konishiki was widely expected to be promoted had he won the current 15-day tournament, which started last Sunday, with a good record.
But the head of the Sumo Association, Dewanouml, said after Konishiki lost balance and fell face-forward Saturday that promotion now would be "difficult."
Konishiki's closeness to the coveted "yokozuna," or "grand champion," rank has forced sumo officials to debate whether foreigners should be allowed to reach the peak of the traditional sport, which has Shinto religious overtones.
The controversy exploded last month when two publications quoted Konishiki as saying racism was blocking him from promotion. He later denied making the comment.
Despite the pressure and tension created by the controversy, Konishiki seemed ready to wrestle his way to promotion on the first four days of the tournament, easily beating two fellow Hawaiian wrestlers and two others.
But never strong under pressure, he then lost to three lower-ranked wrestlers, each time In embarrassing fashion.
A sulien-looked Konishiki was speechless as he left for the dressing room after the bout Saturday.
"It's disappointing after all the anticipation we had of his being promoted," said an announcer on the Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK).
Konishiki, 28, whose real name is Salevaa Atisanoe, now holds the No. 2 rank of "ozekl," or "champion."
The former American football player from Honolulu has risen higher than any other foreigner In sumo history, and is closer to promotion to yokozuna than any other wrestler.
Wrestlers must win two consecutive tournaments or compile a record "of equal worth" to gain the grand champion's belt.
In the major tournaments held six times each year, Konishiki has won three since 1989, including two of the last three tournaments.
With an unimpressive 4-3 record in the current tournament, however, his hopes for the championship and promotion have virtually vanished.
The only other foreigner to
have captured a tournament title was former "sekiwake." or "Junior champion," Jesse Kuhaulua. who won In July 1972. Kuhaulua, also a Hawaii native, wrestled under the name Takamiyama.
Since his debut 10 years ago, Konishiki has become a celebrity In Japan. His lavish wedding to a Japanese model in February was televised live nationwide, and rubber Konishiki masks can be found in novelty stores.
Ironically, during the tournament, Konishiki became the highest-ranked active wrestler after the surprise retirement of yokozuna Hokutouml, which left sumo without a yokozuna for the first time In 60 years.