Akinomaki 40,254 Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Top shimpan Nishonoseki (Wakashimazu) was found fallen down with his bicycle by pedestrians in Funabashi, Chiba. He was brought to a hospital with cerebral contusion where he got emergency surgery - he is still unconscious and in a critical state. http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2017/10/19/kiji/20171019s00005000329000c.html Edited October 19, 2017 by Akinomaki 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,833 Posted October 19, 2017 http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20171019/k10011183331000.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted October 19, 2017 pics from the location in Funabashi o o o o o o o o o o oo o o old pics appearing as well in the papers are not really an encouraging sign o o o 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Minatogawa-oyakata assured the public in an interview from the hospital that surgery was successful - the doctors declared that there is no life threatening situation now. Nishonoseki was on the way home to the heya from a sauna and hit the ground with his head when he fell down with his bicycle - cause for that unknown. He was conscious when he was found and is partially conscious now - but he sleeps in the ICU after 4 hours of surgery. Edited October 19, 2017 by Akinomaki 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swami 245 Posted October 20, 2017 Here's hoping he makes a full recovery. Swami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Nishonoseki had no apparent outward injuries and also the bicycle wasn't damaged. He was seen covered in mud on his bike and on a nearby field there were the signs of someone having fallen down multiple times - most likely it was him. It was mentioned that already in the sauna he was in bad shape. He obviously hasn't really regained consciousness, news only mention that he reacts and has started to move the tip his fingers. Many news and some wide show videos from today ANN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJNPGzK2dUQ Tokudane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_Xe2l6FuDw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZmrL2cyBF4 NNN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvI6OuLI-Lo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isDkte4LH94 NHK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4wvbePqb3o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYDyfl1SvWI pics jiji DB with plenty of old ones ooo o o o o o the okamisan and the daughter and many NSK officials went to the hospital - the heya's Minatogawa is the one talking to the press o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Edited October 21, 2017 by Akinomaki 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dapeng 233 Posted October 20, 2017 Probably an epidural hemorrhage (bleeding in the space between skull and the dura mater. If properly treated with surgery to remove the blood, he should make a full recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) Nishonoseki had already collapsed once in the sauna. At present he's breathing with an oxygen mask, medication is now slowly reduced to make him breath on his own again. A complete examination isn't possible yet, so the cause is still unknown. Most likely a replacement as shimpan is needed for the Kyushu basho. o o o o o o o o o o ooo oo o oo oo ooo o o o oo Miyane-ya yesterday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCocyFU26Ms Edited October 23, 2017 by Akinomaki 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Nishinoseki after a week is still unconscious in the ICU, the okamisan thanks the fans from all over the country who send messages of encouragement and support. Minatogawa is the one to talk to the media: "Also the rikishi are worried, but I tell them to train on the dohyo and do their best in any case." Several wide shows had reports, Miyane-ya 9min. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx3yZKcQq4k&t=20m31s Goodday 20min. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDDCIJrCv5o&t=45s o oooo o o o o oo o oo o o Edited October 27, 2017 by Akinomaki 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted November 17, 2017 Among the scandal article flood I overlooked the recent news (nothing really new though): At the Nishonoseki-ichimon meeting on the 15th, the heya's Minatogawa reported about ex-Wakashimazu: "It has gotten better, but there is no big change (in his condition)." http://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/20171115/sum17111522180025-n1.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) It was announced today that Nishonoseki-oyakata has regained consciousness. He still can't talk, but gives signs with his hands when asked something. http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/201712270000731.html Edited December 27, 2017 by Akinomaki 7 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted January 16, 2018 At last I get to check the news - Nishonoseki's daughter Airi reported something about his condition on a wide show program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXKUGj30r4&t=14m43s: "He's gambarizing now at rehabilitation." http://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2018/01/15/0010899071.shtml As reported for the elections, the heya announced that he's not fit and thus won't run again as riji. But the way they say just "considering his condition" he'll step down, appears to me like a big step in a good direction, in that it even needed considering. http://rd.kyodo-d.info/np/2018011601002341?c=39546741839462401 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) Nishonoseki-oyakata could walk on his own, as he paid Hakkaku-rijicho a visit in the kokugikan on the 10th. http://www.hochi.co.jp/sports/sumo/20180511-OHT1T50015.html this rather looks like an older pic though - no date is given Edited May 11, 2018 by Akinomaki 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,622 Posted June 4, 2018 Nishonoseki-oyakata continues his recovery and was in attendance at the heya's Natsu basho senshuraku party, clapping along while the okamisan entertained the guests with a song. I think the younger woman pictured is their daughter Airi. 11 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_golem 213 Posted June 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: Nishonoseki-oyakata continues his recovery and was in attendance at the heya's Natsu basho senshuraku party, clapping along while the okamisan entertained the guests with a song. I think the younger woman pictured is their daughter Airi. I'm torn between giving the "Like" for Nishonoseki-oyakata's continued improvement, or for the unexpected and delightful sight of his stunning daughter on this nonchalant Jakarta morning. *sigh.......* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) Nishonoseki-oyakata yesterday at the basho for the first time after his head operation accepted the request by the media for a photo shoot: "Is that so? Fine." o o Edited July 11, 2018 by Akinomaki 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) Yesterday the oyakata for the first time after the accident appeared again at the Nishinoseki-rengo-geiko helped by the okami-san (and daughter Airi) o oo shouting to the rikishi oo "Go forward" o Edited September 5, 2018 by Akinomaki 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) The Nishonoseki-beya encouragement rally on the 1st in Kagoshima city celebrated the the recovery of the shisho. About 600 local supporters saw after 2 years again a healthy Nishonoseki-oyakata. http://373news.com/_news/?storyid=99205 Edited December 2, 2018 by Akinomaki 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,254 Posted April 7, 2020 Daughter Airi has a sumo channel on YouTube for a bit over a month now and presents scenes from and around the heya - the oyakata also appears on (party) video https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrupY3yI2qzqSZ4tSQX9new/videos 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
