In the Oct. 10 sports brief "Tokitsuumi replaces fired elder," the new stablemaster said he would do his utmost to supervise young wrestlers during training "and also outside the 'dohyo' ring." There's the rub!
Why would any young man want to have his life monitored and managed after training? Other sports, which also require effort, discipline and dedication, don't insist on 24-hour supervision. Sumo can continue and prosper if wrestlers are permitted to enjoy their own life after their toil and sweat in the ring. If such permission is considered too revolutionary, the stables will be empty and a fine sport will come to an unnecessary end.
michael g. driver
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