OK, so as previously stated, Hakuho is now Magaki oyakata, but he had to sign a written oath. If he breaks it, his status as an oyakata will be back in the hands of the Toshiyori Qualification Judgment Committee.
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The NSK had him sign a document where he vows that "As a beginner oyakata he will obey the chairman and his sempai oyakata's orders and follow their guidance, and sincerely perform the duties assigned to him during honbasho"
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And in addition that he "Keeps the traditions and culture of sumo, the spirit of the Way of Sumo, the association's principles, rules and manners, and the sumo world's customs and practices, and does not deviate from them in speech or conduct"
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Hakuho and Miyagino were called in to the Kokugikan, and board member Oguruma explained the decision to them. Hakuho expressed no objection and signed the document.
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Shibatayama: "We have high hopes of Hakuho, and we expect him to do things properly from now on".
The matter of "ichidai toshiyori" was not discussed in this meeting and it seems Hakuho's prospects of being offered it are slim.
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The matter of "ichidai toshiyori" was not discussed in this meeting and it seems Hakuho's prospects of being offered it are slim.
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The article adds that if Hakuho causes any troubles, his prospects of owning a heya may go out the door.
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