Fukurou 534 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Day 1 MIA, Shimpan/Gyoji, Day 2 LATE, Day 2 MIA, Day 3, Day 4 MIA, Day 5, Shimpan, Day 6 MIA, Day 7, Day 7 LATE, Day 7 MIA, Day 9, Shimpan, Day 10 LATE, Day 11 MIA, Day 12 MIA, Day 13, Day 14 , According to the info on the the NSK website at this time, all active sekitori rikishi will be present on day 1 of the 2015 Hatsu basho (J6W Tochinowaka isn't allowed to play since he's retired, and everyone else is on the torikumi). Non-sekitori absences should be announced within the next 24 hours or so. These non-sekitori rikishi will not be participating on day 1: Makushita East Makushita #7 Homasho <--- Retired during this bashoEast Makushita #23 MitoyutakaWest Makushita #48 Chiyonokuni SandanmeWest Sandanme #5 TokinowakaEast Sandanme #8 Ugonoumi West Sandanme #28 Aratoshi <--- late addition to the list by NSKWest Sandanme #38 FujinoumiWest Sandanme #75 HokkairyuWest Sandanme #87 KotokenseiWest Sandanme #94 Kotohayato JonidanEast Jonidan #12 KosenhoEast Jonidan #18 SotenryuWest Jonidan #18 KotozenshoWest Jonidan #19 TosaWest Jonidan #21 KototaikiWest Jonidan #40 TochiminatoWest Jonidan #68 HaruminatoWest Jonidan #71 UmetsuEast Jonidan #76 YamauchiWest Jonidan #78 TochinoshimaWest Jonidan #84 MimanishikiWest Jonidan #86 OtsukawaEast Jonidan #97 Yato JonokuchiWest Jonokuchi #7 Fujita West Jonokuchi #10 Nakamurayama West Jonokuchi #15 Takasaito East Jonokuchi #20 Ichinohe East Jonokuchi #22 Teraofuji Edited January 24, 2015 by Fukurou 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,655 Posted January 10, 2015 If I'm not mistaken, the Kyokai folks seem to have overlooked one kyujo, namely one rikishi among these five: Sd27e Kainishiki Sd27w Yoshifuji Sd28e Saio Sd28w Aratoshi Sd29e Hienriki All the rikishi above and below them are scheduled for bouts, so somebody must be the odd man out here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 4,107 Posted January 10, 2015 One of them retire then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krindel 675 Posted January 10, 2015 I am really surprised Homasho hasn't retired yet... If he stays kyujo the entire basho, next time he'll be almost 34 and at the bottom of makushita :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,246 Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) I am really surprised Homasho hasn't retired yet... If he stays kyujo the entire basho, next time he'll be almost 34 and at the bottom of makushita :-(I think it is a good idea Homasho to miss another basho but to heal entirely.See what happened with Tochinoshin who dropped down to Ms55 and after that 4 Yusho in a row and this basho he is M1. Edited January 10, 2015 by Achiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted January 11, 2015 If the reason is injury rather than degrading performance, a comeback after healing is not impossible, so getting well should get priority over presence at keiko, let alone participation in a tournament. It takes time to heal and it takes time to become fit again. No matter how low the rank, he should get a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krindel 675 Posted January 11, 2015 I am really surprised Homasho hasn't retired yet... If he stays kyujo the entire basho, next time he'll be almost 34 and at the bottom of makushita :-(I think it is a good idea Homasho to miss another basho but to heal entirely.See what happened with Tochinoshin who dropped down to Ms55 and after that 4 Yusho in a row and this basho he is M1. Of course, but Tochinoshin was 27 when he started his comeback, not 34, and lets not forget it is Homasho's second long injury... I'll be very happy to see Homasho making a second comeback, but sadly, I can't see it happening... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,511 Posted January 11, 2015 I dunno. Tochinoshin is 8 or 9 years younger. Homasho's most successful schtick was thrusts, not the mawashi. Slappers don't seem to have the longevity of the belt-fighters, and once their power is gone, they seem to decline swiftly. I'm not saying that Homasho doesn't have another skill set, just that he seems most effective when he can thrust. Even supposing Homasho heals the arm 100%, he's getting to the point when his strength would begin to wane. I'm not sure a comeback is the cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,655 Posted January 11, 2015 I dunno. Tochinoshin is 8 or 9 years younger. Homasho's most successful schtick was thrusts, not the mawashi.I'm not sure that's really true - I'd say Homasho's big calling card was always his defense, and the specific manner in which he'd actually win his bouts was almost incidental. Given that it's a knee injury that's taken him out this time it's well possible that his sumo becomes too "floaty" after recovery and he ends up being a pushover for most opponents, but I don't think it's the only potential outcome at all. It really depends on just how close to 100% of his most recent form he can get - if it's anywhere near it another year or two as sekitori don't seem out of the question to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fay 1,677 Posted January 11, 2015 If I'm not mistaken, the Kyokai folks seem to have overlooked one kyujo, namely one rikishi among these five: Sd27e Kainishiki Sd27w Yoshifuji Sd28e Saio Sd28w Aratoshi Sd29e Hienriki All the rikishi above and below them are scheduled for bouts, so somebody must be the odd man out here. Aratoshi told me that he will not fight this basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,527 Posted January 11, 2015 I'm not sure that's really true - I'd say Homasho's big calling card was always his bow? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fukurou 534 Posted January 11, 2015 Day 1 Fusen Two rikishi did not appear as scheduled on day 1: Jk4E AZUMAYAMA and Jd40E SEITO. Jk4W RYUBU and Jd39E IMAFUKU won by default. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,780 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Other kyujo Deputy head of the shimpan-department Izutsu-oyakata for the (most likely whole) basho, Nishonoseki-oyakata (ex-Wakashimazu) replaces him as chief shimpan at the dohyo. Sankaku gyoji Kimura Tamamitsu still has a sprained right ankle and is kyujo again also for this Hatsu basho. On Feb. 27th he reaches the retirement age. Edited January 11, 2015 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,780 Posted January 11, 2015 Kyujo forecast Day 1 - Tosayutaka has an injured ankle. Limped out after his loss to Tokushoryu.Kyujo seen as more and more likely: he injured his right knee. "There was some sound at the knee as I remained at the edge. It really hurts. (Appearing will be) tough." http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/sumo/2015/01/11/0007650368.shtml 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALAKTORN 346 Posted January 11, 2015 It really pains me whenever a rikishi gets hurt, and it’s so often. I feel like the whole keiko system should be widely changed… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chishafuwaku 476 Posted January 12, 2015 Chiyootori and Tosayutaka are out chishafuwaku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialweek 2 136 Posted January 12, 2015 Interested in knowing what Chiyootori's problem is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umigame 82 Posted January 12, 2015 Interested in knowing what Chiyootori's problem is. Chiyootori is out with influenza. http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLSSXK10054_S5A110C1000000/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fukurou 534 Posted January 12, 2015 Day 2 Fusen West Jonidan 75 KENHO did not appear for his match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fukurou 534 Posted January 12, 2015 Day 3 West Jonidan 75 KENHO (0-1; Fusen day 2) and East Jonokuchi 4 AZUMAYAMA (0-1; Fusen day 1) have withdrawn as of day 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,780 Posted January 12, 2015 Deputy head of the shimpan-department Izutsu-oyakata for the (most likely whole) basho, Nishonoseki-oyakata (ex-Wakashimazu) replaces him as chief shimpan at the dohyo. He may need surgery for a cataract. As shimpan he needs good eyes. http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2015/01/12/kiji/K20150112009614220.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,655 Posted January 12, 2015 Chiyootori is out with influenza. http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLSSXK10054_S5A110C1000000/ 3 days expected. Tosayutaka: damaged right knee MCL, no estimated recovery period given as part of the medical statement (uh-oh...). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettega 431 Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) Interested in knowing what Chiyootori's problem is. Chiyootori is out with influenza. http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLSSXK10054_S5A110C1000000/ Influenza is a 3 days illness. Maybe 4. If so, he shoukld be back soon, in this basho Sorry: posted before read the answer above Edited January 12, 2015 by bettega Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fukurou 534 Posted January 12, 2015 If I'm not mistaken, the Kyokai folks seem to have overlooked one kyujo, namely one rikishi among these five: Sd27e Kainishiki Sd27w Yoshifuji Sd28e Saio Sd28w Aratoshi Sd29e Hienriki All the rikishi above and below them are scheduled for bouts, so somebody must be the odd man out here. Aratoshi told me that he will not fight this basho. This is confirmed. The NSK added Aratoshi to the kyujo list during/after the day 2 matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALAKTORN 346 Posted January 12, 2015 What? Influenza is not just a 3 days illness. That’s just a common cold. An influenza can last for over a week with very high fever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
