| : | Wow, who knew Trump was a closet Sumo fan! And what a publicity tour de force. And seated in the first three rows, that's awful close to the wrestling platform, or Dohyo, made of bails of hay and clay for each of the six tournaments a year. The Emperor and other dignitaries are usually seated in a balcony high above the crowd. Trump will be close enough for a wrestler to be thrown on top of him from the ring. So much to know about Sumo. It will do the Japanese people a great honor to attend, and also endear Trump to Japan's Deplorables. Sumo is a pure sport. Wrestlers must train very hard and endure lots of pain. The best wrestlers in recent years hail from Mongolia, a few from Eastern Europe. No grandstanding (spiking the football, etc.) is allowed. Don't think fat guys: think interior linemen in football. Not much speed (in Sumo), but incredible leg flexibility, quickness, and muscular strength. The current Sumo grand champion, Hakuho, is maybe the greatest champion ever! A photo shot of Trump handing a trophy to Hakuho will be something. |
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