Iwayama

Thanks for the update. Such a shame.

I apologize in advance if this is not the place for this question, but has there been any information on Hakuyozan?

He injured his left femoral bicep and will need 3 weeks rest.

In this case, though, Diaiesho was out before the dame-oshi.

This is incredibly disappointing. I feel gutted that he would do something so irresponsible. What could he have gained from breaking covid rules knowing how serious the consequences would be? It makes no sense...

If he was nervous he certainly wasn't showing it. He looked as calm and confidant as a rikishi can be.

Just saw that Endo is kyujo, could be the taped left calf.

Going frame by frame through the Teru-Ono Matta, you can clearly see a good inch or two between the clay and Terunofuji's hands. It was the right call.

Sanyo is something new to me. So if Miyagino retires and is rehired to consult, would he trade kabu with Hakuho? This is in the scenario where Hakuho doesn't get the ichidai toshiyori. Also, are some kabu ineligible to be Sanyo?

I'm curious if his 8-5-2 record from September is delaying a promotion. Going kyujo after getting his KK was the smart move, it saved his knees which most likely contributed to his impressive 13-2 in November, but it's not the most stable of foundations for an Ozeki run.

Do you mean Asanoyama? Shodai has beaten Terunofuji four times, the most recent being July 2020.

I was expecting him to go kyujo after Day 3.

Looks like an injured left ankle.

I know many do, though they're not often seen putting them on or taking them off. I remember once Hakuho was going into an interview after clinching a Yusho and he took his out and handed it to a tsukebito right before entering the interview room. Ah the days before covid...

I am curious if seeing Takakeisho, Shodai, and Hakuho taking part in joint-keiko will motivate Asanoyama to make an appearance as well. Just training with Asabenkei and Asagyokusei isn't going to give him the same kind of intensity he would get if he was at the kokugikan.