Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted September 8, 2023 Three sekitori will be absent from the start of this basho: Yokozuna Terunofuji M9w Hakuoho J7e Wakatakakage Lower division absentees will be added to the post tomorrow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,833 Posted September 8, 2023 Assuming that Wakatakakage doesn't actually join later on, it's the first time* since Aki and Kyushu 2017 that back-to-back tournaments will each see at least three fully kyujo sekitori. * Without shenanigans involved, i.e. Covid kyujo, suspensions, or the Harumafuji/Takanoiwa incident that left the latter out of two tournaments (counting that, Hatsu/Haru 2018 would be the latest back-to-back triple kyujo). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,878 Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Akinomaki said: Kitanofuji is again kyujo for NHK, day 1 has Mainoumi with Tamanoi http://www.sanspo.com/article/20230907-S4QVN6L75RDVFPIHYEZ74BTEWM/ Zenkyu again - the whole basho. Deshi Hakkaku (after the kanreki dohyo-iri) told the press in place of his former shisho that Kitanofuji had left hospital a few days ago. http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202309080001453.html Edited September 8, 2023 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,387 Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) Thousands in the lower division kyujo/intai: Makushita: Fujiseiun Hayatefuji Ryuuou Tochikoudai Hatooka Tochimaru Tokushouryuu (intai soon?) Enhou Anzai Setonoumi Sandanme: Daishouryuu Chiyoouga Oginohama Kamitani Fujikenshou (Suguro) Ienoshima Higonoumi Yoshino (intai, unofficial yet) Dewataikai Jonidan: Makio (intai, unofficial yet) Amaou Oonokura Taranami Nishikinoryuu Chiyodaigou Byakuen (intai, unofficial yet) Kiryuu (intai, unofficial yet) Iitsuka Kinseiryuu Takabahou Souseizan Miyabi (intai, unofficial yet) Jonokuchi: Ginseizan Fujihara Akenonami Wakaikki Wakakaneko (intai, unofficial yet) Kyokushouri Wakaarata Sadanojou Yoshinofuji Edited September 9, 2023 by Kintamayama 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,137 Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) Anzai, another injury plagued Naruto rikishi, has retired. Shame, as he was only 21 and reached a career high of Ms29 just last basho. Edited September 9, 2023 by Katooshu 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted September 9, 2023 Jd100w Hamasaki is also kyujo, and Otake-beya reports that he too has retired. I wonder if we'll see another cut to the Sandanme ranks soon? 8 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Ginseizan Jonokuchi: Minor correction, Ginseizan is in Jonokuchi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,387 Posted September 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Yubinhaad said: Jd100w Hamasaki is also kyujo, and Otake-beya reports that he too has retired. I wonder if we'll see another cut to the Sandanme ranks soon? Minor correction, Ginseizan is in Jonokuchi. Corrrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted September 10, 2023 Kitanofuji appears to be Kyujo once again: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,878 Posted September 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Kaninoyama said: Kitanofuji appears to be Kyujo once again he is On 08/09/2023 at 21:39, Akinomaki said: On 08/09/2023 at 11:40, Akinomaki said: Kitanofuji is again kyujo for NHK, day 1 has Mainoumi with Tamanoi http://www.sanspo.com/article/20230907-S4QVN6L75RDVFPIHYEZ74BTEWM/ Zenkyu again - the whole basho. Deshi Hakkaku (after the kanreki dohyo-iri) told the press in place of his former shisho that Kitanofuji had left hospital a few days ago. http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202309080001453.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,878 Posted September 10, 2023 Hakuoho's medical certificate states: 3 months or more expected till recovery after surgery for a dislocation of the left shoulder joint - a return not before the Hatsu basho for him: the oyakata told the press today that Hakuoho aims for a return at the Hatsu basho Terunofuji is expected to need kyujo till Oct. 8th (rare to see a precise date here - so he'll join the Aki jungyo later on) for disturbance of a vertebral end plate AND diabetes - the oyakata didn't tell the truth here: 10 hours ago, Akinomaki said: the oyakata said: "The knees and the muscles are in terrific good shape, only the back is not good" - not only the back http://www.sanspo.com/article/20230910-UPLT65NDQFKUTCPWW2TNNKZKAE/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted September 11, 2023 In the lower divisions, two of the rikishi who missed the start of the basho are entering from Day 3: Ms20e Tochikodai Jd16w Onokura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,878 Posted September 12, 2023 I guess it counts as absence, though today only from his yumitori duty 6 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: On 08/09/2023 at 16:50, Yubinhaad said: back on yumitori-shiki duty too - it's the first time that a Jonokuchi-ranked rikishi has done it. Not for long, Satonofuji only did it on day 1 and 2, now Yuki is doing it again https://mainichi.jp/articles/20230912/k00/00m/050/182000c Satonofuji suddenly got sick - he has a bout tomorrow, likely he won't appear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted September 13, 2023 Just one withdrawal from the lower divisions ahead of Day 5: Jk2w Moriurara He had a large plaster on top of his head in his two bouts so far, so maybe he's been dealing with a head knock. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted September 15, 2023 Ahead of Day 7, one more rikishi makes a late start to the basho, but three others have to withdraw. Entering: Jd92w Takabaho Withdrawing: Ms24w Kotoozutsu (fusenpai Day 6) Sd30w Shosei Sd66w Tsugaruumi (fusenpai Day 5) Jd98e Kotofuno had a fusenpai on Day 6 but hasn't withdrawn at this point. We'll see if he's able to fight his next bout which should be on Day 8. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted September 17, 2023 Three rikishi have withdrawn ahead of the next round of lower division action: Sd24e Mishima (fusenpai Day 7) Sd79w Tatsuki Jk15w Higonoryu (fusenpai Day 8) Nabatame injured his left knee while trying to kotenage Tochimusashi today, Futagoyama reports that he will be kyujo so his bout tomorrow should be a fusenpai. Also, Haruyama tried a one-legged landing (they always make me wince) after he lost to fellow rising star Gonoumi today. He couldn't get back up to the dohyo and had to be helped away without putting any weight on his left foot. I expect kyujo. On 15/09/2023 at 16:21, Yubinhaad said: Jd98e Kotofuno had a fusenpai on Day 6 but hasn't withdrawn at this point. We'll see if he's able to fight his next bout which should be on Day 8. Kotofuno appeared and seemed to have won his bout, sadly for him eagle-eyed Shikimori Tomokimi spotted from a mile away that he had dipped his toe in the sand. A mono-ii confirmed the excellent decision, so Datenomori got the isamiashi win - all Kotofuno got was some paper to stuff up his bloody nose. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted September 19, 2023 Ahead of Day 11, one rikishi makes a late start and two others return to action, while two have to withdraw. Entering/Returning: Sd30e Kamitani Sd66w Tsugaruumi (fusenpai Day 5, withdrew Day 7) Jk2w Moriurara (withdrew Day 5) Withdrawing: Ms7e Nabatame (fusenpai Day 9) - left knee injury as mentioned in the previous post. Jd39e Aoifuji - had to be stretchered off the dohyo after suffering a bad left knee injury, as reported by Sponichi. Also from the previous post: On 17/09/2023 at 20:11, Yubinhaad said: Also, Haruyama tried a one-legged landing (they always make me wince) after he lost to fellow rising star Gonoumi today. He couldn't get back up to the dohyo and had to be helped away without putting any weight on his left foot. I expect kyujo. Evidently it wasn't as bad as I thought, Haruyama is still in the basho (now with some strappings on his left knee) and won easily today to get his kachi-koshi. One other note, Sandanme gyoji Shikimori Kainosuke has been kyujo since Day 6, I didn't notice until now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumo Spiffy 537 Posted September 19, 2023 Is there any word on Kiho? He looked like he messed himself up pretty good against the Chiyo Bowling Ball. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fashiritētā 169 Posted September 19, 2023 Waiting to hear about Tamawashi , Takayasu and Kiho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryafuji 807 Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) On 19/09/2023 at 11:39, Fashiritētā said: Waiting to hear about Tamawashi , Takayasu and Kiho There is a zero percent chance that appearance streak obsessed Tamawashi will pull out. Edited September 22, 2023 by ryafuji 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,387 Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Fashiritētā said: Waiting to hear about Tamawashi , Takayasu and Kiho And Tenshinhou. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,137 Posted September 19, 2023 Tenshoho looked winded from having a giant pancake him, I didn't get the vibe that he was injured, but fingers crossed anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,833 Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, specialweek 2 said: Kiho Right hamstring injury, one month of treatment expected. Suffered, unsurprisingly, when he got pancaked by Chiyomaru on Day 10. https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202309210000261.html (And here I was starting to grow faint hopes for the first basho without a sekitori fusenpai since Haru 2006...) Edited September 21, 2023 by Asashosakari 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted September 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, Asashosakari said: Right hamstring injury, one month of treatment expected. Suffered, unsurprisingly, when he got pancaked by Chiyomaru on Day 10. https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202309210000261.html (And here I was starting to grow faint hopes for the first basho without a sekitori fusenpai since Haru 2006...) I hope he takes this time to take care of his mangled foot. But he will not do it, of course - who am I kidding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) Ahead of the final round of lower division action, Nabatame returns to try and cushion his fall, while half a dozen Jonokuchi rikishi enter in order to stay on the banzuke. That is somewhat balanced out by five other rikishi having to withdraw. Entering/Returning: Ms7e Nabatame (fusenpai Day 9, withdrew Day 11) Jk8w Ginseizan Jk10e Fujihara Jk16e Wakaikki Jk17e Kyokushori Jk19e Sadanojo Jk20e Yoshinofuji All six of the late entrants are in action on Day 13; Yoshinofuji takes the opening bout against the increasingly-hopeless (and winless in 2023) Higohikari, while Ginseizan goes up to Jonidan to meet Kirimaru. The middle four are paired off by rank. Sandanme gyoji Shikimori Kainosuke also returns from Day 13. Withdrawing: Sd48e Asakiryu Sd60e Asaobora (fusenpai Day 11) Jd5e Kototaiga Jd37e Yumenofuji (fusenpai Day 12) Jd57e Masarufuji (fusenpai Day 12) Edited September 21, 2023 by Yubinhaad 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites