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More details about the Hakuho controversy are exposed in this article in "Daily Sports".

Apparently, the Toshiyori Committee wants to set a condition on his succession to Magaki, limiting his ability to own a heya.

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daily.co.jp/general/2021/0…

When he applied for the Magaki kabu in May, the committee objected, citing the three recent occasions he was disciplined (Banzai and sanbon-jime in yusho speech, being part to the Harumafuji incident), as well as lapses of judgments such as the monoii of his own match.

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Eventually, he and his shisho made a formal apology to the NSK, and the committee relented.

However, in the July basho, there was the matter of the fist pump and war cry. And then in August, going to an Olympic event that was supposed to be with no spectators.

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No matter how many times he is warned, he doesn't change his behavior. The NSK is at a loss what to do about it. "Even a Yokozuna has to learn from his sempai oyakata when he sets out. Can he even take a subordinate position?" worried the committee members.

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With his ability in a position guiding other people in question, the committee wanted to put him on a year's probation. They want him to sign a written oath and if he breaks it, to set a penalty.

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In August 2022 the current Miyagino oyakata is to retire, and Hakuho is set to inherit the heya. However, the committee wants to put him on a year's probation, and if he causes any trouble, to prevent him from inheriting the heya.

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There was even an opinion voiced that he should be prevented from owning a heya for 10 years.

The matter will be discussed today at the board meeting. Although he will apparently get the kabu eventually, he is starting his oyakata career on the left foot, it seems.

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