Sumo Quotations: Gemlike sayings left by yokozuna and great wrestlers. Passionate words etched into the dohyo

It’s easy when you’re on the ascent and riding momentum. A person’s true worth is determined when they’re in a tight spot.Taihō Kōki

【Quotes to increase your self-worth】Taiho #2 #shorts

Everyone feels good when they’re on a roll.

It feels like everything is going your way.

But life isn’t an endless uphill climb.

Even Taihō, who left us these words, lost the bout that would have given him a record 69 consecutive wins.

That match is known as the century’s great misjudgment and led to the introduction of video review.

There was an official objection to the decision, but after deliberation, Taihō was handed the loss.

He naturally had regrets, but after the bout he said, “It was my fault for fighting like that.” A person’s true worth is decided when they’re in a tight spot… a quote worth remembering.

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The mental strength to endure—to dig in with “One more step!” the very moment you think “I can’t go on”—cultivates an unbeatable power to overcome anything.Taihō Kōki

In the world of competition, you either win or lose.

In sumo, that contest can be over in an instant.

In such moments, there are times when you feel it’s all over.

But through this famous quote, Taiho teaches us that what matters is what comes next.

If you can take just one more step when you think you can’t, if you can endure, the moment that leads to victory may arrive.

A strong heart that never gives up, no matter the circumstances, is the key to drawing victory closer.

It’s a quote to remember especially when you’re in a do-or-die, on-the-edge situation.

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I want to build a body that won’t lose to the best men and take them on.Asashōryū Akinori

Sumo is a sport where competitors collide with their bodies.

A large physique is advantageous in itself, and those who become wrestlers generally follow a diet regimen to gain weight.

But it’s not enough to just get fat—you also need the muscles to push an opponent back or throw them.

In that sense, those who rise to yokozuna possess remarkable bodies.

This quote is about building a body that won’t lose to theirs.

It expresses the desire to become someone who surpasses even the best, while acknowledging the opponent as excellent.

It’s a statement that feels humble yet shows a strong will to win.

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I will strive every day, believing that a day will come when we can say that this experience also had great significance.Hakuho Sho

The yokozuna Hakuho canceled the press conference he had scheduled for the day after winning the championship on the final day.

His reason was consideration for his wife.

Their fourth child, who had been on the way, had a heartbreaking outcome, and his wife was deeply hurt at the time.

If he held the press conference under those circumstances, he would surely be asked about the child, which would only add to her distress—so he chose to cancel.

The quote in question expresses Hakuho’s feelings about that sad event.

Though the sorrow can never truly heal, many may find encouragement in his forward-looking attitude born from his deep love for his wife and child.

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I will defeat geniuses through hard work.Kisenosato Yutaka

The reason these words are passed down as a famous quote is likely because he actually earned the rank of new Yokozuna through hard work.

In the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, where he challenged for the new Yokozuna, Kisenosato suffered an injury, yet he still pulled off a stunning come-from-behind championship.

These words are what he left in his junior high school graduation anthology.

He was a man of effort even back then.

His disciples have said that he was someone who never skipped practice no matter what.

He also said at a lecture at his alma mater that if you work hard, the way will open.

This quote is surely the best encouragement for anyone.

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