Yubinhaad 11,546 Posted March 12, 2022 I haven't checked but it feels like a few years since we last had a full complement of sekitori starting a basho, but that's what we have here. The lower division list was lengthened due to the addition of COVID-kyujo Onoe-beya, which as usual I've listed separately from the 'regular' absentees. Ms2w Asanoyama Ms3w Dewanoryu Ms10e Asashiyu Ms21w Mineyaiba Ms29w Kotodaigo Ms38e Irodori Ms43w Roman Ms48e Shinohara Ms56e Obara Ms56w Oshoumi Sd3e Itadaki Sd28w Anzai Sd33e Saidaiji Sd34w Kainishiki (possibly intai) Sd66w Hagiwara Jd8e Yamane Jd25e Kenho Jd33w Sadanogo Jd41w Miyakojima Jd43w Kenshomaru (intai) Jd52e Fujiizumi Jd54w Nishihara Jd59w Shogun Jd72w Wakaseido Jd77w Wakayamanaka Jd85w Nankairaiki Jd90w Iwata Jd94w Hitoshi Jk4w Kato Jk7w Kotorikisen Jk8e Wakaonehara Jk8w Takataisho Jk9e Machi Onoe-beya: Ms45w Hokutenkai Ms49w Hodaka Sd11w Fukamiyama Sd33w Takabayama Sd36w Taiyo Sd38e Sakabayashi Sd71e Meiko Sd91e Genbumaru Jd10e Hamasu Jd30w Nakai Jd35w Yamana Jd41e Takakurayama Jd62w Fujinoteru 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rokudenashi 291 Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Yubinhaad said: Ms3w Dewanoryu Hopefully he's not out the whole 7 days; I'm not quite convinced he's ready to challenge for a salary yet but was looking forward to seeing how he performed at this rank. Would bet he was even more motivated to perform given his heyagashira's Ōzeki promotion. 31 minutes ago, Yubinhaad said: Ms56w Oshoumi Sd66w Hagiwara Assuming this is the result of persisting injuries to both coupled with Naruto-oyakata's readiness to bench his guys when they're not 100%. Ōshōumi seems very injury prone which concerns me since he has shown signs of being able to develop into a very good rikishi. Hagiwara has been out since Day 3 of Kyushu 2021. He was making good progress up the banzuke although at a slower pace than Ōshōumi. Wish the best for both! Edited March 12, 2022 by rokudenashi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konosato 45 Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: I haven't checked but it feels like a few years since we last had a full complement of sekitori starting a basho, but that's what we have here. That was on Aki 2018 Edited March 12, 2022 by Konosato 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,725 Posted March 12, 2022 3 hours ago, rokudenashi said: Hopefully he's not out the whole 7 days; I'm not quite convinced he's ready to challenge for a salary yet but was looking forward to seeing how he performed at this rank. Would bet he was even more motivated to perform given his heyagashira's Ōzeki promotion. Assuming this is the result of persisting injuries to both coupled with Naruto-oyakata's readiness to bench his guys when they're not 100%. Ōshōumi seems very injury prone which concerns me since he has shown signs of being able to develop into a very good rikishi. Hagiwara has been out since Day 3 of Kyushu 2021. He was making good progress up the banzuke although at a slower pace than Ōshōumi. Wish the best for both! Add Sd28w Anzai, who has appeared in heya photos with a knee brace. All three rose into mid-to-upper Makushita before plunging down. Now only Oshoma and Oshoryu in Mk. Heartbreaking. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Wow, no less than 6 kyujo from my celebs list.. 7 with Kagamiou actually, as there is no maezumo this basho. Edited March 12, 2022 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,135 Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 3rd straight kyujo for Nihon University grad Hitoshi, after winning the jonidan yusho in September. Wonder what's going on.... Edited March 12, 2022 by Katooshu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 728 Posted March 12, 2022 I forget...what happened to Kagamiou? Age? Injury? COVID? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted March 12, 2022 50 minutes ago, Churaumi said: I forget...what happened to Kagamiou? Age? Injury? COVID? Injury in July 2020, Don’t remember what. Knee? Out since then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 886 Posted March 12, 2022 9 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: Jd90w Iwata Intai. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,546 Posted March 14, 2022 Five withdrawals from the lower divisions ahead of Day 3, only two of whom were able to fight their opening bout of the basho: Ms17e Ichiki Sd91w Tokitora (fusenpai Day 1) Jd32e Daisho (fusenpai Day 1) Jd51e Reonmaru Jk3w Hoshinofuji (fusenpai Day 1) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yokozuna Hattorizakura 151 Posted March 14, 2022 7 out of the 9 ms kyujo are guys I'm actively watching. huge blow this basho, such a shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,335 Posted March 16, 2022 Ishiura is out ahead of Day 4; Endo gets the freebie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,247 Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Reonito said: Ishiura is out ahead of Day 4; Endo gets the freebie. Exacerbated a pinched nerve in neck, standard 2 weeks rest, according to the medical report. Edited March 16, 2022 by Tsuchinoninjin clarify where 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,546 Posted March 16, 2022 In the lower divisions, one rikishi begins his basho while two others withdraw. Entering: Ms56e Obara Withdrawing: Ms38w Kyokutaisei - had to be helped away with what looked like a leg injury after his last bout. Sd16w Hokutokawa 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted March 16, 2022 Might be it for Kyokutaisei. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, Chartorenji said: Might be it for Kyokutaisei. Wrong thread to ask but with 4 Makuuchi and 34 Juryo basho does he qualify for a position in a heya? I don't know the requirements off the top of my head, but I have a feeling he does. Provided he wants to of course. Edit: to partially answer my own question, seems like the kabu requirement is 30 basho as sekitori (unless it's been updated) so he would qualify for one. Money and willingness are a different question still. Edited March 17, 2022 by dingo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,071 Posted March 17, 2022 The Tomozuna stock should be available for at least temporary borrowing, but Kaisei may also be in line for that, so his long term future in the NSK isn't necessarily guaranteed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted March 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Seiyashi said: The Tomozuna stock should be available for at least temporary borrowing, but Kaisei may also be in line for that, so his long term future in the NSK isn't necessarily guaranteed. Yeah, searching the forum a bit it seems Kaisei has acquired Japanese citizenship and has been mentioned in connection with the Tomozuna kabu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,071 Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, dingo said: Yeah, searching the forum a bit it seems Kaisei has acquired Japanese citizenship and has been mentioned in connection with the Tomozuna kabu. He had it since 2014, I think. And he was one of Kaiki's deshi (Kyokutaisei fought out of the present Oshima stable only because of the closure of the old one under Asahikuni), so if the old shisho Kaiki has any say in who the Tomozuna share goes to, I'd imagine Kaisei is the clear front runner, with his tenure as heyagashira also having to count for something. Of course, all this is forum hypothesising... Edited March 17, 2022 by Seiyashi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted March 18, 2022 East Yokozuna Terunofuji （Isegahama Beya） has withdrawn the Day 6 of the March Tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialweek 2 136 Posted March 18, 2022 Contusion in the heal, osteoarthritis in the knee. One month recovery. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted March 18, 2022 5 hours ago, specialweek 2 said: Contusion in the heal, osteoarthritis in the knee. One month recovery. ow. Dude just needs to sit for a second then try to come back in May or July. Don't rush just to train. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,546 Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) Tamanoi-beya provides the only lower division movements ahead of Day 7, with one rikishi rejoining the basho and another leaving. Returning: Ms17e Ichiki (withdrew Day 3, lost by mage-nage hansoku on Day 1) Withdrawing: Sd72w Mori (fusenpai Day 6) Edited March 18, 2022 by Yubinhaad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted March 19, 2022 WTH? West Maegashira #13 Chiyonokuni （Kokonoe Beya） has withdrawn the Day 7 of the March Tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,472 Posted March 19, 2022 I didn't notice anything particular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
