Kintamayama 44,354 Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) Was this posted elsewhere? Ozeki Takakeishou (No chance of entering mid-basho, says his Oyakata) Wakatakakage Juryo: Fujiseiun Edited July 7, 2023 by Kintamayama 3 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rokudenashi 291 Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) All knee related too, both meniscuses (menisci?) in Takakeishō’s case Fujiseiun has injured his right ACL and probably requires surgery, so it will be a zenkyū for him I guess Edited July 7, 2023 by rokudenashi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted July 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, rokudenashi said: All knee related too, both meniscuses (menisci?) in Takakeishō’s case, Tokiwayama says he may enter later on. https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202307070000601.html Tokiwayama says - No. Emphatically. At least in this article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rokudenashi 291 Posted July 7, 2023 13 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202307070000601.html Tokiwayama says - No. Emphatically. At least in this article. Too early in the morning for me - I misread the quote as Tokiwayama being asked if there was no chance of Takakeishō coming back rather than any chance. Amended my post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,790 Posted July 7, 2023 Wakatakakage is expected to still need three months of post surgery treatment for his right knee https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOKC079O60X00C23A7000000/ He is training at the heya for a while now, so I fully expect him to enter next basho to keep his sekitori rank, definitely Kyushu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,790 Posted July 7, 2023 Kitanofuji is kyujo for the 3rd basho on a row on NHK, for reasons of privacy, NHK won't tell the reason. https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202307070001084.html Some tabloid had an article lately: I won't be back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,815 Posted July 7, 2023 Health problems or falling-out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,790 Posted July 7, 2023 12 hours ago, rokudenashi said: Fujiseiun has injured his right ACL and probably requires surgery, so it will be a zenkyū for him I guess Confirmed, the medical certificate for Fujiseiun says exactly this: right ACL injury, from now on hospitalization and surgery is planned http://www.47news.jp/news/9558111.html 7 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Health problems or falling-out? Health for sure 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,335 Posted July 7, 2023 10 hours ago, Akinomaki said: Wakatakakage is expected to still need three months of post surgery treatment for his right knee https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOKC079O60X00C23A7000000/ He is training at the heya for a while now, so I fully expect him to enter next basho to keep his sekitori rank, definitely Kyushu. I really hope he doesn't rush the rehab! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,790 Posted July 8, 2023 Enho and Chiyonokuni are kyujo from day 1 on, continuing from dropping out last basho. Enho likely for a long time now with his neck problems http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2023/07/08/kiji/20230708s00005000260000c.html 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,546 Posted July 8, 2023 Full list of lower division absentees: Ms1w Enho Ms5w Chiyonokuni Ms40e Arauma Ms41e Chiyooga Sd4e Ienoshima Sd14w Higonoumi Sd22e Dewataikai Sd46e Onokura Sd49w Taranami Sd77w Chiyodaigo Sd85w Tokinishiki (rumoured to be intai) Jd5w Mochizuki Jd6w Oki Jd8e Gaia (recently disappeared from the Tatsunami website so probably intai) Jd38e Kenho Jd43w Ginseizan Jd71w Hishuyama Jd74w Wakaikki Jd96w Wakakaneko Jd100w Kyokushori Jd105e Wakaarata (Nishiiwa reported that he had surgery on an injury recently) Jk7e Sadanojo Jk8e Suio Jk10w Daikinryu Jk12w Michihaya Jk14e Satokaneko Jk16e Yusui Jk17e Sonoshun Jk17w Sano Jk18e Nakashima Jk19e Karino 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted July 8, 2023 5 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: Full list of lower division absentees: M5w Chiyonokuni - PROBABLY INTAI Sd14w Higonoumi - PROBABLY INTAI Jd6w Oki - PROBABLY LARGE Jd74w Wakaikki - PROBABLY HAWAIIAN Jk8e Suio - PROBABLY ALABAMA 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,725 Posted July 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Jd6w Oki PROBABLY FROM MUSKOGEE Jd8e Gaia PROBABLY AFFECT THE ENTIRE ECOSYSTEM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yangnomazuma 77 Posted July 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Jk8e Suio - PROBABLY ALABAMA Arkansas, more likely. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,786 Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) Kirishima out with a back injury, no further details available yet. Edit: Clarified by the medical certificate as a right rib contusion, three weeks rest. (Nikkan) According to Michinoku-oyakata an inflammation near the right shoulder blade has been a recurring issue for about a year. Kirishima had been sitting out practice for the last three days, but it failed to get better in time. Over at Sports Hochi the shisho is quoted to the effect that he'll only allow Kirishima to join the basho if his condition improves to the point that he can actually do proper sumo, but is keeping it open as a possibility. (I'm skeptical...) On 07/07/2023 at 09:16, rokudenashi said: All knee related too, both meniscuses (menisci?) in Takakeishō’s case While I'm at it - this has been certified for three weeks as well. Edited July 9, 2023 by Asashosakari 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,725 Posted July 9, 2023 Kirishima and Takakeisho out. That ups the statistical chance for the three wannabe Ozeki, but it doesn't take away the perception that the rank has been snake-bitten in the last few years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue 483 Posted July 9, 2023 9 hours ago, Yamanashi said: Kirishima and Takakeisho out. That ups the statistical chance for the three wannabe Ozeki, but it doesn't take away the perception that the rank has been snake-bitten in the last few years. And two kadoban for Aki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted July 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Yamanashi said: Kirishima and Takakeisho out. That ups the statistical chance for the three wannabe Ozeki, but it doesn't take away the perception that the rank has been snake-bitten in the last few years. Seriously, feels like there's some kind of ozeki curse going around the last few years and it keeps getting worse. Talk about monkey's paw. Soon noone will even want to become ozeki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,071 Posted July 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, dingo said: 14 hours ago, Yamanashi said: Kirishima and Takakeisho out. That ups the statistical chance for the three wannabe Ozeki, but it doesn't take away the perception that the rank has been snake-bitten in the last few years. Seriously, feels like there's some kind of ozeki curse going around the last few years and it keeps getting worse. Talk about monkey's paw. Soon noone will even want to become ozeki. Takayasu jinxed it before he got demoted. If he can't win a yūshō at ōzeki, neither can anyone else. Only Terunofuji gives no shits for jinxes. The jinx took one look at him and decided not to run the risk of getting morozashi-ed to hell. On being told that the jinx exists, all three ōzeki wannabes fall flat at the tachiai for the next 14 days. Does this count as the Ridiculous Predictions thread yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted July 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, Seiyashi said: Takayasu jinxed it before he got demoted. If he can't win a yūshō at ōzeki, neither can anyone else. Only Terunofuji gives no shits for jinxes. The jinx took one look at him and decided not to run the risk of getting morozashi-ed to hell. On being told that the jinx exists, all three ōzeki wannabes fall flat at the tachiai for the next 14 days. Does this count as the Ridiculous Predictions thread yet? So even if Takayasu wins a yusho now (is that a jinx?) then the curse won't be lifted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 3,922 Posted July 9, 2023 19 hours ago, Asashosakari said: According to Michinoku-oyakata an inflammation near the right shoulder blade has been a recurring issue for about a year. Kirishima had been sitting out practice for the last three days, but it failed to get better in time. I'm a little confused then why he was on the day 1 torikumi. They thought it would get better by the time the basho started, and didn't want to be forced to sit out the first two days? I suppose coupled with the unlikelihood of returning to the basho, it just ended up being much worse than they thought. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 227 Posted July 9, 2023 54 minutes ago, Gurowake said: I'm a little confused then why he was on the day 1 torikumi. They thought it would get better by the time the basho started, and didn't want to be forced to sit out the first two days? I suppose coupled with the unlikelihood of returning to the basho, it just ended up being much worse than they thought. He wanted to screw up people’s sumo games. There’s no other logical explanation. Maybe he is a secret player. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,248 Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Gurowake said: I'm a little confused then why he was on the day 1 torikumi. They thought it would get better by the time the basho started, and didn't want to be forced to sit out the first two days? I suppose coupled with the unlikelihood of returning to the basho, it just ended up being much worse than they thought. 3 weeks rest is a lot shorter than the usual 2 month rest time they punch in. Maybe just a week short of being able to compete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,790 Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) Kirishima may be back on day 4, according to Michinoku-oyakata: "He's healing quickly". They'll decide after keiko tomorrow, if his condition is good enough he'll be in day 4, else has to aim for kachikoshi on the remaining 11 days from day 5 on. https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2023/07/10/kiji/20230710s00005000243000c.html Sponichi apparently has no doubt he'll enter till day 5 Edited July 10, 2023 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,071 Posted July 10, 2023 Best treatment in sumo: medical certificate, accelerates healing by 7x. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites