Yokozuna Akebono Retirement Ceremony: Topknot cutting ceremony Part 2/3 (Danpatsu-shiki)
George Kalima, former sumo wrestler.
George Kalima, former sumo wrestler, cuts Akebono’s topknot.
When Konishiki’s name was called, Akebono burst into tears. Konishiki was a huge inspiration for Akebono. Sporting a new hairstyle himself, Konishiki helps another person get a new hairstyle.
Konishiki exchanges a few words with Akebono after cutting a bit of the topknot.
Akebono wipes away tears as Konishiki leaves. Also notice that Konishiki is wearing a red, white, and blue ribbon to show support for the terrorist attack victims.
Glenn Kalima, former sumo wrestler, cuts Akebono’s topknot.
Not sure who this is.
Next, Akebono’s family members came to help cut the topknot.
Randy Rowan, Akebono’s brother.
Randy Rowan, Akebono’s brother, cuts the topknot.Alfred Torres, Akebono’s uncle (mother’s brother).
Hawaiian Yokozuna Musashimaru’s turn.
Yokozuna Musashimaru cutting Akebono’s topknot. He must be thinking, “Someday, I’ll have to go through this too.”
Next was Takanohana’s turn as he made his way to the sumo ring. A teary Akebono turns his head to try and see him.
Takanohana, Akebono’s foremost rival and motivator in sumo, does his part.
Takanohana bows to a thankful Akebono before leaving.
Former Ozeki Asashio and Wakamatsu/Takasago stablemaster. Former stablemate of Takamiyama (Azumazeki).
