Koorifuu 990 Posted January 19 Sickening loud snap coming from Nihonyanagi's knee today, followed by a full body crumble and a wheelchair exit. Not promising, especially when he was finally breaking through to the top of makushita. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,309 Posted January 19 6 hours ago, Kaikitsune Makoto said: Looked like a fracture more than ligament damage for Kitanowaka today. Yeah, overnight press reports are indicating some sort of bone fracture; withdrawal all but a certainty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,659 Posted January 19 In the lower divisions ahead of Day 9, one rikishi makes a rapid return from an ankle injury, while another begins his basho - might we see a full tournament from Sadanojo soon? Two other rikishi have to withdraw at this point. Entering/Returning: Sd72w Tappa (withdrew Day 7) Jk10e Sadanojo Withdrawing: Sd39e Kisenoumi (fusenpai Day 8) Jd81w Tamanotora (fusenpai Day 7) Jd88e Kumanohana had a fusenpai after not appearing for his bout on Day 7, but hasn't withdrawn from the basho. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,309 Posted January 20 10 hours ago, Asashosakari said: 16 hours ago, Kaikitsune Makoto said: Looked like a fracture more than ligament damage for Kitanowaka today. Yeah, overnight press reports are indicating some sort of bone fracture; withdrawal all but a certainty. Sanspo: 右腓骨骨幹部骨折 right leg diaphyseal fibula fracture, 2 months out. Doesn't sound good for Haru basho, either... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,659 Posted January 21 Ahead of Day 11, one rikishi begins his basho while two more return to action, but one other rikishi has to withdraw. Entering/Returning: Ms11e Kamito (fusenpai Day 2, withdrew Day 3) Jd81w Tamanotora (fusenpai Day 7, withdrew Day 9) Jk3w Kobayashi - last appeared on Day 1 of the Nagoya basho, when he suffered a right knee injury as he dropped from the dohyo. Withdrawing: Ms12w Nihonyanagi (fusenpai Day 10) - Onomatsu-beya confirms what Koorifuu reported at the top of the page, a knee injury. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,219 Posted January 23 Per Yahoo, Wakaikari is out, and Ryuden gets the freebie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,449 Posted January 23 5 minutes ago, Katooshu said: Per Yahoo, Wakaikari is out, and Ryuden gets the freebie. That's a bummer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 717 Posted January 23 17 minutes ago, Reonito said: That's a bummer. Which of the two? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,659 Posted January 23 Ahead of the final round of lower division sumo, one rikishi returns to the dohyo and two more in Jonokuchi join in order to stay on the banzuke. Two other rikishi have to withdraw. Entering/Returning: Ms53w Chiyonoo (fusenpai Day 3, withdrew Day 5) Jk2e Chiyotenfu Jk12w Nishikimaru Withdrawing: Ms12e Yuma (fusenpai Day 12) - Onomatsu-beya reports a leg injury. Ms18e Asakoki (fusenpai Day 12) Assuming he doesn't retire, Jk10w Chiyoryusei will fall off the banzuke after this basho. 12 hours ago, Katooshu said: Per Yahoo, Wakaikari is out, and Ryuden gets the freebie. Distal bicep tendon rupture in the left arm (左上腕二頭筋腱遠位断裂), sustained during his loss to Shishi yesterday. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,960 Posted January 24 On 10/01/2025 at 10:17, Jakusotsu said: On 10/01/2025 at 09:48, Asashosakari said: Jd19w Yago (Oshiogawa) - absent since Nagoya Still "only" 30 years old. How high will he climb again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
