Kaminariyuki 476 Posted September 28, 2017 Sadly, I do not read Japanese, so I'm wondering if anyone has heard news of my favorite rikishi? How bad is the injury? Surgery? Expected return basho? Any news would be most welcome. Dom arigato gozaimasu. I need my pink mawashi fix... Ura being something of a fan favorite, I was surprised to see there was not already a thread here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakaebala 150 Posted September 29, 2017 15 hours ago, Thundersnow said: I was surprised to see there was not already a thread here. Our favourite Mr. Dichne has some news about the pink monster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 476 Posted September 29, 2017 10 hours ago, Wakaebala said: Our favourite Mr. Dichne has some news about the pink monster! Thanks! I hope he makes it back to Makuuchi. We shall see. Either way, he needed a "Featured Rikishi" thread. Get well Ura! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yatagarasu 352 Posted September 30, 2017 I had assumed that the Yokozuna Bandwagon was his thread! But here is a picture of the sakura wonderboy holding a fluffy dog to help make everyone feel better about the latest injury news. Spoiler 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 476 Posted October 3, 2017 On 9/30/2017 at 01:15, Yatagarasu said: I had assumed that the Yokozuna Bandwagon was his thread! But here is a picture of the sakura wonderboy holding a fluffy dog to help make everyone feel better about the latest injury news. Hide contents LOL, made me feel just a little better. Looks like multiple rikishi with pups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whopper Sumo Buzz 8 Posted November 27, 2017 Had been wondering where Ura was all basho! Hopefully he gets healthy in 2018 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yatagarasu 352 Posted January 29, 2018 Ura was on his (slightly prosaic) FB page today to post his customary end of basho message and sent congratulations to Toshinoshin and Myogiryu. He made reference to the rikishi now looking towards beginning preparations for March and expressed his intention to return soon. [my Japanese is far from perfect, so please feel free to correct me] I realise this is a 'non-update', but nice to see a sign of life nonetheless. In the comments, the fans - as they have pretty much every time he has posted since his first knee injury last year - overwhelmingly expressed their view that he should take his sweet time and, if anything, draw inspiration from Tochinoshin's bounce back after dropping to Makushita. Let's hope he and his oyakata are of the same view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 32,135 Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Yatagarasu said: Ura was on his (slightly prosaic) FB page today to post his customary end of basho message and sent congratulations to Toshinoshin and Myogiryu. He made reference to the rikishi now looking towards beginning preparations for March and expressed his intention to return soon. This is not from Ura but from his fans, and they look forward to the time of his return in perfect condition at the main basho - so not really a hope for March. Edited January 29, 2018 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yatagarasu 352 Posted March 14, 2018 Time for my bimonthly 'I miss Ura' post. Here's a photo (from a while back) to make you smile. 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yutarotanaka 104 Posted March 15, 2018 Cutest eggplant ever! XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ny32986 13 Posted September 10, 2018 he's finally back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 944 Posted September 21, 2018 He looked healthy and strong on his way to 6-1 record. Ura is back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 944 Posted November 27, 2018 On 21/09/2018 at 03:17, robnplunder said: He looked healthy and strong on his way to 6-1 record. Ura is back. He followed it up with 7-0 Sandanme yusho effort. He continues to look strong and more orthodox than ever. He also looked like he gained a few pounds. Can anyone confirm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,672 Posted November 28, 2018 Yep, looks well fed. Stream subtitle said 135kg. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yatagarasu 352 Posted January 21, 2019 Tomorrow Ura will be facing Hoshoryu, Asashoryu's nephew. Hoshoryu has been consistently showing good sumo, though is finding makushita a challenge (a good thing insofar that it will teach him more in the long run than pushover victories - if you haven't been watching him, I suggest you do). Will be an interesting bout. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yatagarasu 352 Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) Unfortunately it looks like he has reinjured his knee. Badly enough to need a wheelchair. Hopefully this was just an over cautious precaution on his part until he sees a medic. But still, doesn’t bode well for an eventual return to makuuchi: EDIT: Unsurprisingly, Ura now kyujo as of Day 11. Edited January 22, 2019 by Yatagarasu Updated information 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyokufuji 43 Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) It’s being reported that this is another ACL tear. He will have surgery. Edited January 28, 2019 by Kyokufuji 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akōgyokuseki 218 Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) *Sigh*.... since it's going to be a while before we see him, here's a couple of pics from the good old days... "宇良, がんばれよ!" With Hokutofuji.... Edited February 3, 2019 by Akōgyokuseki 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 476 Posted June 5, 2020 OK, 2020 - two yusho in a row. Can we make it three in July with a sweep of Makushita? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morning 51 Posted March 20, 2021 I want Ura souvenirs, especially the chocolate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
