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Hawaiian-born KONISHIKI
is one of the greatest sumo wrestlers of all time, and the heaviest
pro sumo wrestler ever, at over 600 pounds. KONISHIKI was the first
foreigner ever attain "ozeki" (Champion) rank in pro sumo,
and was a groundbreaking force in the internationalization of sumo. |
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KONISHIKI's
presence attracted over 600 fans to the inaugural US Sumo Open.
KONISHIKI announced at the event, and graciously signed autographs
for endless lines of sumo fans. KONISHIKI also made a number of
TV appearances, including on "Good Morning L.A." |
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Nisei Week (Parade Grand Marshal)
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Nisei
Week (Parade Grand Marshal) & Tofu Festival KONISHIKI, serving
as the Nisei Week Parade Grand Marshal, participated with Japanese
and CSA sumo wrestlers in this renowned event. KONISHIKI also joined
CSA members for a sumo demonstration at the Tofu Festival in downtown
Los Angeles. |
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KONISHIKI and CSA
Director Andrew Freund both announced the 2001 US Sumo Open, and
they were reunited as co-announcers for the historic Grand Sumo
Las Vegas (October 7-9, 2005 in Mandalay Bay) for crowds of 25,000
people. |
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