The  Sumo  Polls  Archive!!


Poll No. 58
April 30th, 2006

Does the growing number of foreigners turn you off Sumo?
Yes, totally. I 'm outta here.  1% 1
No, it doesn't bother me at all.  66% 86
It bothers me, but I can still take it.  12% 15
It's beginning to bother me just a bit..  14% 18
I haven't decided.  4% 5
Go away.  4% 5
130 votes total

Poll No. 57
June 17th, 2004

How should the shikona be spelled out in Romaji?

tTotal Voters: 138

The common way, like on the NSK site. 54 (39.1%)
The phonetic way, as in Kintamayama's posts. 27 (19.6%)
Any old way, as long as we know who it is. 40 (29.0%)
I couldn't care less. 17 (12.3%)

Poll No. 56
May 13th, 2003
What will it take for Chiyotaikai to be promoted to Yokozuna in July? (by Gaijingai)

Total Voters: 89

15-0 zensho yusho 7 (7.9%)
14-1 yusho 20 (22.5%)
13-2 yusho 34 (38.2%)
13-2 jun yusho 0 (0.0%)
12-3 yusho 10 (11.2%)
He has no chance at all. It has already been decided. 7 (7.9%)
Ichinoya has a better chance. 11 (12.4%)

Poll No. 55
April 23rd, 2003

What aspect of Sumo do you find the LEAST interesting?

Total Voters: 130

Statistics 6 (4.6%)
Toshiyori Kabu and stock renting/buying 38 (29.2%)
Kimarites 2 (1.5%)
Rituals 6 (4.6%)
Past Sumo history 1 (0.8%)
EVERYTHING concerning Sumo interests me 51 (39.2%)
Sumo Rikishi diet talk 7 (5.4%)
Sumo gossip (talk of yaocho etc..) 9 (6.9%)
Ichinoya watch 10 (7.7%)

Poll No. 54
December 31st, 2002

Which rikishi would you take to a desert island?

Total Voters: 100

Takanohana 6 (6.0%)
Touki 2 (2.0%)
Musashimaru 17 (17.0%)
Takanonami 16 (16.0%)
Asashouryuu 6 (6.0%)
Kaiou 5 (5.0%)
Chiyotaikai 3 (3.0%)
Tochiazuma 2 (2.0%)
Takanowaka 1 (1.0%)
Kotomitsuki 5 (5.0%)
Wakanosato 4 (4.0%)
Musouyama 1 (1.0%)
Takamisakari 5 (5.0%)
Kyokushuuzan 2 (2.0%)
Miyabiyama 0 (0.0%)
Tosanoumi 1 (1.0%)
Aminishiki 2 (2.0%)
Dejima 1 (1.0%)
Kotonowaka 9 (9.0%)
None of the above 12 (12.0%)

Poll No. 53
October 23rd, 2002

What's your opinion about the latest allegations of severe hazing towards new recruits/low ranked rikishi in Ozumo? (Poll by Zenjimoto)

Total Voters: 74

Serious problem.The NSK needs to act now to prevent further damage to Ozumo. 16 (21.6%)
I don't like the hazing rumors, but I don't think it is a real problem. 5 (6.8%)
Hazing builds a rikishi's character.Can't take it? Leave! 6 (8.1%)
The accusers are losers who didn't make it in Ozumo and now want revenge. 3 (4.1%)
As usual, the sensationalist media is exaggerating and inflating an issue. 10 (13.5%)
What's the problem? I have been shot at by air rifles and turned out just fine. 7 (9.5%)
Who knows what really goes on in a heya? I'll wait for Ryan's journals and see. 27 (36.5%)

Poll No. 52
October 10th, 2002

Should women be allowed on the dohyo?
 (Idea and most questions- Gaijingai)

Total Voters: 92

Yes, all of them. 28 (30.4%)
Yes, but never during a Hon-Basho. 1 (1.1%)
Only those in official roles, like Gov. Ohta. 20 (21.7%)
No. None at all. 23 (25.0%)
I agree with whatever the NSK decides. 8 (8.7%)
Only female rikishi. 2 (2.2%)
Only female family members of rikishi. 1 (1.1%)
Only women with the letter 'G' in their names. 6 (6.5%)
Only You. 3 (3.3%)

Poll No. 51
July 20th, 2002

Who do you think Mr. 'Major Retirement' is?

Total Voters: 78

Takanohana 8 (10.3%)
Kaiou 18 (23.1%)
Terao 19 (24.4%)
Dejima 12 (15.4%)
Takatouriki 7 (9.0%)
Akinoshima 2 (2.6%)
Minatofuji 1 (1.3%)
Ichinoya 3 (3.8%)
Nobody - just a rumour to get us through the Basho. 6 (7.7%)
Someone else. 2 (2.6%)
Poll No. 50
July 11th, 2002

Should Takanohana retire immediately?

Total Voters: 129

Yes. 43 (33.3%)
No. 40 (31.0%)
Let's give him one more chance. 42 (32.6%)
I don't mind either way.. 4 (3.1%)

Poll No. 49
June 24th, 2002

How will Takanohana do in July?

Total Voters: 83

Yusho. 5 (6.0%)
He will pull out in the middle. 10 (12.0%)
He will not be entering. 5 (6.0%)
He'll win 9-11. No Yusho. 35 (42.2%)
He'll win 12-13. No Yusho. 12 (14.5%)
He will retire before the Basho. 3 (3.6%)
He will win 8. 2 (2.4%)
He will go the full Basho, and get make-koshi. 2 (2.4%)
Japan has a great football (soccer) team. 3 (3.6%)
What is a Takanohana? 1 (1.2%)
The REAL question is: How will Ichinoya do? 5 (6.0%)
Poll Number 48
March 10th, 2002
Total Voters: 106

Who will be the next Yokozuna? (Part 3)
Asashoryu 5 (4.7%)
Chiyotaikai 22 (20.8%)
Kaio 14 (13.2%)
Kotomitsuki 19 (17.9%)
Tochiazuma 39 (36.8%)
Wakanosato 2 (1.9%)
Buyuuzan 1 (0.9%)
Takamisakari 1 (0.9%)
Miyabiyama 2 (1.9%)
Jacques Costeau 1 (0.9%)
Poll No. 47
December 24th, 2001
Total Votes: 62
Will Asashoryu be promoted to Sekiwake for January?
 
Yes (32) 
51.6%
 
No  (30) 
48.4%


Poll No. 46
August 31st, 2001
Total Votes: 103
Who is the most exciting rikishi these days?
 
Wakanosato  (12) 
12%
 
Kotomitsuki  (11) 
11%
 
Asashoryu  (34) 
34%
 
Tamanoshima  (1) 
1%
 
Tochiazuma  (5) 
5%
 
Kaio  (26) 
26%
 
Terao  (3) 
3%
 
Chiyotaikai  (6) 
8%
 
Ichinoya  (1) 
1%
Poll No. 45
May 12th, 2001
Total Votes: 83 
Who will be the next Oozeki? 
 
Wakanosato  (19) 
22%
 
Kotomitsuki  (23) 
27%
 
Asashoryu  (8) 
9%
 
Tochiazuma  (28) 
33%
 
Someone yet unknown  (4) 
4%
 
Hideo Nomo  (1) 
1%
Poll No. 44
January 30th, 2001
Total Votes: 102 
Who will be the next Yokozuna? (Part two..)
 
Kaio  (52) 
50%
 
Dejima  (4) 
3%
 
Chiyotaikai  (8) 
7%
 
Miyabiyama  (12) 
11%
 
Musoyama  (1) 
0%
 
Wakanosato  (16) 
15%
 
Kotomitsuki  (4) 
3%
 
Asashoryu  (3) 
2%
 
Ichinoya  (2) 
1%
Poll No. 43
January 18th, 2001
Total Votes: 58 
Should the Hoshitori rules be changed?
 
No way. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. (Rannohana)  (35) 
60%
 
We should be allowed two subs at least.  (10) 
17%
 
After a kyujo, the rikishi under should all be moved up a notch.  (5) 
8%
 
Yes.I have other changes in mind other than the above.  (1) 
1%
 
As long as Ichinoya wins, who cares??  (5) 
8%
Poll No. 42
January 6th, 2001
Total Votes: 44
Toki ran over a woman and killed her. How should the NSK handle this?
 
I'd like to know more facts before I pass judgement.  (18) 
40%
 
He should be suspended immediately pending investigation. He broke the "no driving " rule.  (9) 
20%
 
Pedestrians in Japan are notorious for running out to the street. Let him go.  (5) 
11%
 
It's the NSK's decision-I"ll go with anything they decide.  (5) 
11%
 
It doesn't matter what I think-the NSK will get away with this too, without answering to the public.  (3) 
6%
 
George W. Bush.  (3) 
6%

 
Sumo Poll No. 41
December 22nd,2000
Total Votes: 45
Is Mickey (Kotomitsuki) the real deal?
 
Yes. Definitely and immediately.  (15) 
33%
 
No. He'll hit the wall like many others before him.  (4) 
8%
 
Too early to tell. I need to see him in action some more.  (23) 
51%
 
Mickey Mouse? Which Heya is he from?  (1) 
2%
 
I am unwilling to participate in this poll for various reasons.  (1) 
2%
Sumo Poll No. 40 !! ( Submitted by Josh)
August 16th, 2000
Total Votes: 53 
Do you think a Yokozuna should be forced to retire after 2.5-3 years without a Yusho?
 
Yes, he isn't upholding the dignity of the Yokozuna.  (2) 
3%
 
No, as Akebono showed- he could still have some good Sumo left.  (23) 
43%
 
No, as long as he is healthy and consistently wins at least 11.  (22) 
41%
 
Who am I to judge?  (6) 
11%
Sumo Poll No. 39
August 4th, 2000
Total Votes: 52 
The promotion requirements for Ozeki are : (thanks to Josh for his help)
 
Too Easy  (2) 
3%
 
They're OK the way they are-it's the Rikishi who have their ups and downs, not the system..  (42) 
80%
 
Difficult to say because there were 4 Oozeki and everyone has his story..  (5) 
9%
 
Way over my head here..  (1) 
1%
 
Suggest something else?  (2) 
3%
Sumo Poll No. 38
July 9th, 2000
Total Votes: 46
Kaio needs at least 11 wins next basho to become Ozeki. Will he?
 
Yes.  (13) 
28%
 
No.  (17) 
36%
 
He'll get 11 and won't be promoted because it's too crowded up there.  (7) 
15%
 
He'll go Makekoshi. He's a choker.  (3) 
6%
 
And how are YOU today?  (2) 
4%
 
I don't know.  (1) 
2%
Sumo Poll No. 37!! 
June 11th, 2000
Total Votes: 59 
Miyabiyama's promotion was:
 
Right on time!!  (29) 
49%
 
Wrong. He is not good enough. It wasn't even unanimous..  (1) 
1%
 
Too early. He is good, but they could have waited a bit.  (14) 
23%
 
Too early, but because he did get the mandatory 33 wins, the Kyokai had no choice.  (12) 
20%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..)  (2) 
3%
Sumo Poll No. 36!! ( Based on an idea by Chuck Finberg )
April 22nd, 2000
Total Votes: 43
I think Miyabiyama will:
 
Get 10 or more wins and get promoted to Oozeki (21)
49%
 
Get 8-13 wins and NOT be promoted to Oozeki (12)
28%
 
Get less than 8 wins and be demoted. (1)
2%
 
Take a fat bamboo stick and beat some Sandanme guy senseless. (3)
7%
 
Never learn the correct tachi-ai in our lifetime. (2)
5%
 
Grow another bump on his other shoulder. ( or on the same shoulder) (2)
5%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (1) 
2%
Sumo Poll No. 35!! ( As submitted by James Gillogly - Takanorappa)
April 14th, 2000
Total Votes: 31
How will Wakanohana be remembered/described in the future (x number of years)?
 
A Yokozuna who never won a Yusho as a Yokozuna. (5)
16%
 
A great Ozeki who was promoted to Yokozuna (10)
32%
 
A supreme tactician. (6)
19%
 
Takanohana's brother. (6)
19%
 
The rikishi with the strongest legs. (1)
3%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (2) User-Suggestions
6%


 
Sumo Poll No. 34!!
April 6th, 2000
Total Votes: 56
 
Are you happy with Takatoriki's yusho?
 
No, I definitely am not!! (9)
16%
 
Yes I am. (39)
70%
 
I'm in a bind here..I'm happy he won, but not how he won it.. (3)
5%
 
I personally despise the guy, so .. (2)
4%
 
Who's Takatoriki? (0)
0%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (2) User-Suggestions
4%
 
Sumo Poll No. 33!!
March 10th, 2000
Total Votes: 36
 
Should the Kyokai interfere with the Rikishi's shikiri style as in the case of Asanowaka?
 
Yes. These circus-like antics should be stopped. (8)
22%
 
No. These things add color to the otherwise one-dimensional ritual. (20)
56%
 
I don't know if these "shows" are good or bad, but I resent the Kyokai forcing its opinion on this particular one. (4)
11%
 
I don't have a clue. (3)
8%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (1) User-Suggestions
3%
 
Sumo Poll No. 32!!

February 28th, 2000
Total Votes: 40
 
Should Ms. Ota be allowed to hand over the Osaka Governor's Cup while stepping on the Dohyo?
 
Yes. Period. (26)
65%
 
No. (3)
8%
 
I can't decide. (1)
3%
 
I don't think I'm in a position to tell the Kyokai what to do. (5)
13%
 
Yes, but off-Dohyo. (4)
10%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (1) User-Suggestions
3%
 
Sumo Poll No. 31!!

February 17th, 2000
Total Votes: 50
 
Knowing Yaocho exists in some form or other, how will this affect your interest in Sumo?
 
I'm going to quit following sumo- it's corrupt. (0)
0%
 
If this goes on, it may someday bother me enough to stop being a fan (6)
12%
 
I like Sumo as a whole, so I can accept some yaocho. (34)
68%
 
I still don't think it exists now to any significant degree, if at all.. (5)
10%
 
I don't know (1)
2%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (4) User-Suggestions
8%
 
Sumo Poll No. 30!!
January 8th,2000
Total Votes: 52
 
I like Sumo because..
 
of the cultural and ritualistic aspect. It's different, dignified.. (23)
44%
 
of the bar-room aspect, -I like a good fight.. (3)
6%
 
it's just another competitive sport and I like all exciting sports. (6)
12%
 
well, I 'm not sure- I'm just hooked-in all aspects.. (13)
25%
 
I don't like Sumo. (1)
2%
 
None of the above (6) 
12%
 
Sumo Poll No. 29!!
December 23,1999
Total Votes: 50
 
Should Rikishi be allowed to be "different", as in tattoos, hair dying, piercing etc..?

No. They should remain "pure". (34)
68%

Yes, to an extent. No tattoos and piercing,though.. (10)
20%

Yes. If that's what they want and it doesn't physically hurt an opponent, what's the problem? (4)
8%

Only foreigners. (1)
2%

None of the above. (1) 
2%
 
Sumo Poll No. 28!!
December 15th, 1999
54 Total Votes
 
Will Akebono ever win a Yusho again??
Yes. (30) 56%
No. (17) 31%
I'm not sure he can finish a Basho at this juncture.. (5) 9%
I have no idea. (2) 4%
 
Sumo Poll No. 27!!
December 5th, 1999
56 Total Votes


Will Takanonami make it back to Ozeki?
Yes, with ten wins ( or more..) this Basho (27) 48%
Yes, but the hard way.. (6) 11%
No way... (21) 38%
I wish to be excused from this poll. (2) 4%
 
Sumo Poll No. 26!!
November 27th, 1999
52 Total Votes
 
Who will be the next Yokozuna?
Dejima (27) 52%
Chiyotaikai (8) 15%
Tochiazuma (6) 12%
Kaio (1) 2%
Tosanoumi (0) 0%
Takanonami (2) 4%
Miyabiyama (4) 8%
None of the above (4) 8%


 
Sumo Poll No. 25!!
October 24th, 1999
35 Total Votes
 
How would you rate the last Basho on a scale of 1 to 10?
10- Great fun.The kyujos made it all the more exciting!! (1) 3%
8-9- Not bad excitement-wise but still missed the big names.. (10) 29%
5-7- Average..nothing to write home about.. (13) 37%
2-4- Well, without the big guys, it was a great disappointment.. (10) 29%
1- What Basho? Was there a Basho? (1) 3%
 
Sumo Poll No. 24!!
 October 17th, 1999
41 Total Votes
 
Wakanohana: Should he have been forced to retire?
Yes. We're done here.. (8) 20%
No. He'll be back, you'll see.. (30) 73%
I can't decide. (3) 7%
 
Sumo Poll No. 23!!
October 10th 1999
42 Total Votes
 
What will be the order of Yokozuna retirements?
Waka-Taka-Ake (9) 21%
Taka-Waka-Ake (4) 10%
Ake-Waka-Taka (6) 14%
Ake-Taka-Waka (1) 2%
Waka-Ake-Taka (13) 31%
Taka-Ake-Waka (1) 2%
Musashimaru (2) 5%
If I knew the future, I would be guessing lottery numbers, fool!! (6) 14%
 
Sumo Poll No. 22!!
October 4th, 1999
68 Total Votes
 
What is your favorite game?
Totoro's hoshitori (19) 28%
Chuck's UD hoshitori (19) 28%
Hinerikeri's Cyber-Sumo (4) 6%
Jejima's Bench sumo (13) 19%
Joe Petrow's MAQC (2) 3%
I love 'em all!! (7) 10%
As I've said before, I don't play games!! (4) 6%
 
Sumo Poll No. 21!!
September  13th, 1999
48 Total Votes
 
Are the "games" getting out of hand?
Naah! The more the merrier! (11) 23%
 
   
I like games, but there seem to be too many... (14) 29%

   
I have my favorites, and I'll stick to them.. (13) 27%

   
The games are fine- the POSTS about them annoy me.... (4) 8%

   
I really don't care. I never play them anyway.. (6) 13%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 20!!!
August 31st, 1999
45 Total Votes
 
Is Sumo your favorite sport?
Definitely No.1!! (22) 49%

   
One of my top three... (15) 33%

   
I like sports- Sumo is just another one... (5) 11%

   
I don't rate my favorite sports. (3) 7%

   
I have no interest whatsoever in Sumo. (0) 0%
 
Sumo Poll No. 19!!
August 24th,1999
31 Total Votes
 
How can the "mattas" be reduced??
The rules are OK the way they are. The rikishi should adjust! (13) 42%

   
Reinstate fines for those responsible for the "matta". (8) 26%

   
The Gyoji/Shimpan are calling too many borderline "mattas". They should loosen up a bit.. (7) 23%

   
I don't know what a "matta' is.. (2) 6%

   
Change the tachi-ai rules yet again to something simpler- like a "1-2-3 go", etc. (1) 3%

   
 
Sumo Poll no 18!!!
August 13th, 1999
37 Total Votes
 
Have you ever seen Sumo really Live??
Yes (19) 51%

   
Only on TV (4) 11%

   
Only after the Basho- recorded (tape or TV) (12) 32%

   
Never seen Sumo (0) 0%
Two poll-less weeks and THIS is what you come up with? (2) 5%

   
 
Sumo poll No. 17
July 27th, 1999
25 Total Votes
 
How do you feel about Henka?
I am against it period!! (3) 12%

   
I have nothing against it. (16) 64%

   
I am against it if done by a Ozeki/Yokozuna (5) 20%

   
It's difficult to say: most of the time I'm not 100% sure it's a henka (0) 0%
None of the above (1) 4%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 16
July  6th, 1999
25 Total Votes
 
Who Is the Most Obscure/Dull/Anonymous Current Rikishi?
Asanosho (10) 40%

   
Aogiyama (1) 4%

   
Higonoumi (2) 8%

   
Kotoryu (3) 12%

   
Hamanoshima (2) 8%

   
Wakanojo (1) 4%

   
Daizen (5) 20%

   
Tamakasuga (1) 4%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 15
June 29th, 1999
27 Total Votes
 
Who Is the Most Exciting Current Rikishi?-Finals!!
Miyabiyama (5) 19%

   
Musashimaru (4) 15%

   
Chiyotenzan (11) 41%

   
Wakanosato (2) 7%

   
Mainoumi (1) 4%

   
Kaio (3) 11%

   
Akebono (1) 4%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 14
June 22nd,1999
31 Total Votes
 
Who Is the Most Disappointing Current Rikishi?-Finals!!
Takanohana (9) 29%

   
Musoyama (2) 6%

   
Tochinonada (1) 3%

   
Kotonowaka (11) 35%

   
Dejima (1) 3%

   
Kyokushuzan (2) 6%

   
Tosanoumi (4) 13%

   
Other ( e-mail me and tell me who..) (1) 3%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 13
June 15th, 1999
35 Total Votes
 
Who Is the Most Disappointing Current Rikishi?
Takanonami (3) 9%

   
Wakanohana (3) 9%

   
Tochinonada (7) 20%

   
Tamakasuga (1) 3%

   
Akebono (2) 6%

   
Tochiazuma (3) 9%

   
None of the Above (16) 46%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 12
June 8th, 1999
25 Total Votes
 
Should the Kyokai change its general attitude towards women?
Yes. It's the turn of a century, and about time... (6) 24%

   
No . Nothing to do with the century..It's just the way it is. (12) 48%

   
Yes, but gradually.. (2) 8%

   
Who am I to say anything about centuries-long practices?? (5) 20%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 11
June 1st, 1999
23 Total Votes
 
Is the Kyokai biased against Gaijin??
Yes. (4) 17%

   
No (2) 9%

   
Yeah, kinda- used to be much worse, though.. (12) 52%

   
Only when it comes to a Yokozuna-crowning. (0) 0%
How should I know?? (5) 22%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 10
May 4th, 1999
32 Total Votes
 
Does Yaocho ( fixing of matches) really exist?
Definitely. (13) 41%

   
No way! (2) 6%

   
It exists, but not organized , just subtle agreement between Rikishi... (12) 38%

   
I'm not sure.. (5) 16%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 9
April 27th, 1999
58 Total Votes
 
Should there be non-Sumo related stuff on the SML?
None whatsoever!! Should be all Sumo, all the time!! (7) 12%

   
Yes, as long as the subject line says so. Don't like?? Delete!! (36) 62%

   
Only between Bashos. During a Basho -only Sumo! (12) 21%

   
Yes, but without those games!! Games-related posts should be issued privately to those playing!! (3) 5%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 8
April 20th, 1999
30 Total Votes
 
Will Musashimaru finally make it to Yokozuna??
Yes (8) 27%

   
No (10) 33%

   
It's too early to say... (2) 7%

   
HE doesn't want it..too much pressure.. (5) 17%

   
That's guesswork.. I don't dabble in that sort of stuff!! (5) 17%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 7
April 13th, 1999
37 Total Votes
 
How can Sumo become more popular??
It's up to the Kyokai!! They should wake up and smell the coffee and do whatever it takes!! (6) 16%

   
It's up to the Rikishi!! They should start taking their Sumo more seriously!! (8) 22%

   
It's up to the media!! They should show more Sumo-related stuff between and during Basho (4) 11%

   
Don't panic ( again??). Popularity of all sports tends to fluctuate now and then.. (15) 41%

   
Do I HAVE to answer this one?? (4) 11%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 6
April 6th, 1999
37 Total Votes
 
How can all these injuries be prevented?
Don't panic!! These things happen-it's just a string of bad luck!! (18) 49%

   
Cut down on the between-Basho regional jungyos! (8) 22%

   
Fewer Bashos per year (2) 5%

   
Modernize and update training techniques-bring in experts!! (4) 11%

   
Make them wear protective gear and put mats around the outside of the Dohyo (1) 3%

   
Bring in more chiropractors!! (4) 11%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 5
March30th, 1999
30 Total Votes
 
Mr. Yokozuna!! How many consecutive Kyujos till you're out??
Three (2) 7%

   
Four (3) 10%

   
If you're 26 or under , five (0) 0%
If you're over 30 , two (0) 0%
Let's stick with the current fuzzy system.. (12) 40%

   
If it's a case of recurring injuries, two (1) 3%

   
Endless, as long as you keep coming back and get a respectable record (11) 37%

   
I think you're running out of ideas for these polls.. (1) 3%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 4
March 23rd, 1999
42 Total Votes
 
Do you think Wakanohana is justifying his promotion to Yokozuna ?
Yes (10) 24%

   
No (7) 17%

   
It' still too early to say (12) 29%

   
He doesn't have to justify anything-he was promoted and that's that!! (11) 26%

   
I don't really care... (2) 5%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 3
March 16th, 1999
43 Total Votes
 
Should Sumo become an Olympic sport?
Yes it should. It would help bolster Sumo's popularity around the world (8) 19%

   
Sumo should remain exclusively Professional. (8) 19%

   
It should become Olympic on condition it be done like in Japan-i.e no shorts or gym clothes or weight classes- the full Mawashi!! (15) 35%

   
Sumo should become Olympic only if there will be a women's Sumo equivalent (1) 2%

   
As much as I like Amateur Sumo, I don't think it should be in the Olympics (11) 26%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 2
March 9th, 1999
42 Total Votes
 
Should there be any restrictions on number of foreign Rikishi?
Yes-a total ban!! (1) 2%

   
Sumo should be completely open to all, regardless (13) 31%

   
There should be some sort of limit on foreigners (16) 38%

   
Foreigners should be made to enter a training camp and pass rigorous mental and physical tests-then it's ok by me (10) 24%

   
I still don't know what a Rikishi is.. (2) 5%

   
 
Sumo Poll No. 1!!
March 2nd, 1999
46 Total Votes
 
Should Rikishi from the same Heya fight each other during a Hon-Basho?
Yes (17) 37%
No (16) 35%
Only on the first five days (9) 20%
Only on the last five days (2) 4%
What's a Rikishi? (1) 2%
I don't care. (1) 2%