スポーツ｜元小結・遠藤の引退と新たな挑戦 / Sports | Former Komusubi Endo’s Retirement and New Challenges

Summary

Former komusubi Endo has announced his retirement from active sumo at the age of 35 and will be guiding the next generation as a coach under the elder name “Kitajin” at the Otakebune stable.

In response to the retirement announcement, Endo’s father commented, “Your body must be worn out. Thank you for your hard work over the years,” acknowledging his long career in sumo. After approximately 12 years in the ring, there are high hopes for his future as a coach.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard that Endo has retired! He was really popular, wasn’t he?
Log: Yeah, he was. After being active for 12 years, his body must be pretty worn out.
Chako: It looks like even your dad was praising him!
Log: Yeah, after retiring, he’s going to be coaching the next generation as a stablemaster. He chose the path of a coach.
Navi: Just to add, it’s quite common for retired athletes to become coaches, and they play a significant role, especially in the world of sumo.
Chako: Being a coach sounds tough, but I think Endo would be great at it!
Log: Definitely. People are looking forward to him using his experience to nurture young wrestlers.

Admin’s Note

The retirement of former komusubi Endo is a significant event for the sumo world. His father’s encouraging words indicate the support he received from his family. After retiring, he will take on new challenges as a coach, and I hope he can use his experience and character to positively influence the younger wrestlers. I’m looking forward to seeing his future endeavors.