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Originally Posted by flameswin
Am I missing something with the perspective or do they get pushed down a steep embankment into the crowd when they're pushed out of the circle?  |
not missing anything at all flameswin! You're right, when a bout ends by 'Yorikiri' or 'Oshidashi' winning technique it's quite common for the Rikishi to go flying into the crowd.
The first row is mostly 'Shinpan' (judges), pro photographers and other Rikishi's waiting for their bout so for the most part the public who bought tickets rarely get crushed.
But it does happen; when you buy floor tickets your ticket includes a waiver acknowledging that the Sumo kyokai cannot be held responsible for any injuries caused in this manner. For many though, the injuries are a side thought and they really hope that a Rikishi comes flying into them
