Asashosakari 20,310 Posted September 12 (edited) As always the official list only has the sekitori absences at this point in time, the rest are manually derived from the Fanclub torikumi previews so be mindful of possible errors. Rikishi who aren't newly absent for Aki basho are noted. Altogether 26 rikishi are kyujo at the start of the tournament. M12e Takerufuji (Isegahama) - Nagoya Basho Day 13 J3e Endo (Oitekaze) - start of Nagoya Basho Ms7w Mitoryu (Nishikido) - Nagoya Basho Day 5 Ms8e Nabatame (Futagoyama) - start of Nagoya Basho Ms15w Oshoryu (Naruto) Ms25w Kobayashi (Kasugano) Nagoya sandanme yusho winner Sd2w Fujitoshi (Fujishima) - start of Nagoya Basho Sd21w Kawazoe (Isegahama) - start of Nagoya Basho Sd22w Kojikara (Tagonoura) Sd28w Kiryuko (Tatsunami) - Haru Basho Day 7 Sd30w Kakueizan (Otowayama) - start of Nagoya Basho Sd33w Fujiizumi (Nishikido) - start of Nagoya Basho Sd63w Aron (Nakamura) - start of Nagoya Basho Jd3w Suzaki (Otake) - start of Natsu Basho Jd18e Hayashiryu (Nishonoseki) - Nagoya Basho Day 13 Jd43e Toramusashi (Musashigawa) - start of Nagoya Basho Jd63e Fujinoteru (Onoe) Jd84w Onojo (Takadagawa) - start of Natsu Basho Jd88w Aoifuji (Isegahama) Jd103e Miyafuji (Isegahama) - Nagoya Basho Day 5 Jk1w Amanofuji (Isegahama) Jk7w Daikinryu (Sakaigawa) - start of Natsu Basho Jk8e Kyokuhayate (Oshima) - Natsu Basho Day 11 Jk8w Sadanojo (Sakaigawa) Jk16w Tanino (Hidenoyama) Jk22w Wakasei (Nishiiwa) - Natsu Basho Day 12 Profile links The lowest-ranked rikishi Jk26e Sato (Arashio) has no match assigned for Days 1/2, as usual we'll need to wait for tomorrow to see if he was just the odd man out or is also absent. Sato is competing. Edited September 13 by Asashosakari 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 20,310 Posted September 12 The following 19 rikishi are active in Aki but had not been before (= missed at least the end of Nagoya). Annotated with how long they had been out, multi-basho absences in bold. Y1w Hoshoryu (Tatsunami) - Nagoya Basho Day 5 M8e Ura (Kise) - Nagoya Basho Day 14 M10e Daieisho (Oitekaze) - start of Nagoya Basho M15e Tobizaru (Oitekaze) - Nagoya Basho Day 13 Ms31e Enho (Isegahama) - Nagoya Basho Day 9 Ms60e Chiyonokatsu (Kokonoe) - Nagoya Basho Day 13 Sd55e Kototaiko (Sadogatake) - Nagoya Basho Day 11 Jd5w Kototaiho (Sadogatake) - start of Nagoya Basho Jd20e Chiyotaiho (Kokonoe) - start of Nagoya Basho Jd37w Fujiyuho (Fujishima) - Nagoya Basho Day 11 Jd52e Takashoki (Tokiwayama) - Natsu Basho Day 3 Jd64w Takataisho (Tokiwayama) - Nagoya Basho Day 8 Jd96w Azumanami (Tamanoi) - Nagoya Basho Day 12 Jk17w Datenoumi (Isenoumi) - start of Nagoya Basho Jk20w Komanokuni (Shibatayama) - Nagoya Basho Day 7 Jk21w Hamadayama (Shibatayama) - start of Natsu Basho Jk22e Wakasa (Dewanoumi) - start of Nagoya Basho Jk25e Usagifuji (Isegahama) - Nagoya Basho Day 7 Jk25w Higohikari (Kise) - Nagoya Basho Day 5 Profile links In addition, Jk15w Chiyokozan (Kokonoe) is starting the tournament; he had missed all of Natsu Basho and only joined Nagoya for a one-bout appearance on Day 13, so this will be his proper comeback. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,986 Posted September 14 (edited) On 12/09/2025 at 11:47, Asashosakari said: J3e Endo (Oitekaze) - start of Nagoya Basho Having had surgery on his right knee in July, Endo is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left knee on September 18th and will need two months of rehabilitation afterwards. He'll drop to Makushita on the next banzuke, stating that he won't retire after this basho, and will make a decision on his future depending on how the surgery goes. Jonidan gyoji Kimura Ryunosuke seemed to be struggling with a sore throat today and ended his shift a little early, Kimura Keitaro stepped up to give the kachinanori for his penultimate bout and then officiated what would have been Ryunosuke's last one. Ryunosuke is kyujo from tomorrow. Edited September 14 by Yubinhaad 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vancouver BC Sumo Fan 69 Posted September 14 Does anyone know what happened to Matsugashima? He hit his head really hard and looked unconscious for a bit. He was taken out on a stretcher (Takakeisho helped pick him up) in a neck brace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,986 Posted September 15 Three Jonidan rikishi withdraw from the basho ahead of Day 3: Jd42e Matsugashima - I haven't seen the bout where he was injured but I've read that later on the broadcast it was mentioned he was conscious and talking. Jd78w Chiyoryusei - looked like a dislocated shoulder the way he was favouring his arm after his Day 1 bout. Poor guy seems to be made of glass. Jd92w Tensei (fusenpai Day 2) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,121 Posted September 15 Pleasanty surprised that Kazuto hasn't made the list, after showing some clear signs of discomfort - struggled to move his arm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heather82Cs 17 Posted September 16 19 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: Three Jonidan rikishi withdraw from the basho ahead of Day 3: Jd42e Matsugashima - I haven't seen the bout where he was injured but I've read that later on the broadcast it was mentioned he was conscious and talking. Jd78w Chiyoryusei - looked like a dislocated shoulder the way he was favouring his arm after his Day 1 bout. Poor guy seems to be made of glass. Jd92w Tensei (fusenpai Day 2) It's at https://youtu.be/Qp3qDQiTG7g?feature=shared I think. It's not graphic per se but the sound :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,407 Posted September 17 Former Tsukedashi Gyotoku didn't appear for his match today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,646 Posted September 17 3 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Former Tsukedashi Gyotoku didn't appear for his match today. You beat me to it. He's not on the "Absent Information" page (English version) yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussReimroc 31 Posted September 17 2 hours ago, Tigerboy1966 said: You beat me to it. He's not on the "Absent Information" page (English version) yet. Updated now. Also included on the list for withdrawing on Day 5: Ms39 Tochiseiryu Ms53 Fukai Sd17 Yurikisho Sd77 Oatari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,413 Posted September 17 1 hour ago, RussReimroc said: Updated now. Also included on the list for withdrawing on Day 5: Ms53 Fukai Gut says he's done. A great promise that never happened. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,986 Posted September 17 Mostly mentioned already, half a dozen rikishi have withdrawn from the lower divisions ahead of Day 5: Ms14e Gyotoku (fusenpai Day 4) - I've read that he was unwell before the basho so probably isn't feeling fit enough to continue. Ms39w Tochiseiryu - seems to be a right knee injury, he was taken away in the wheelchair. A Makushita constant for about eight years. Ms53w Fukai (fusenpai Day 3) Sd17e Yurikisho Sd77w Oatari (fusenpai Day 3) - really sad, this was his Sandanme debut after 10 years as a rikishi. Jk25w Higohikari Ms25e Tokitenran and Jd22e Chiyotenfu both had fusenpai on Day 3, but haven't withdrawn from the basho at this stage. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,799 Posted September 17 6 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: Ms14e Gyotoku (fusenpai Day 4) - I've read that he was unwell before the basho so probably isn't feeling fit enough to continue. He looked like an absolute beast in May/July, hopefully nothing serious and he can come back strong in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,121 Posted September 17 (edited) 10 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Gut says he's done. A great promise that never happened. Yeah, I've commented something along those lines a few times as well. That bad injury ruined him, just as he had taken a makushita yusho and was looking good in the joi. Limping every bout for multiple basho is not a great sign. Of course he never looked anywhere near the same. Edited September 17 by Koorifuu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,413 Posted September 18 Makushita Narutaki fell off the dohyo and seemed to be seriously injured in his loss to Matsui.. Everyone was running around for a good ten minutes trying to get him up and out. First the mammoth wheelchair, then the stretcher. Finally they got him on the stretcher. Don't know what the injury was exactly but it looked bad. I don't remember ever seeing it take so long to get an injured rikishi out of the venue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shikona 171 Posted September 18 I don't think he hit his head, so no worries there. It looked like his left leg buckled as he was falling, so my guess would be something pulled or torn in the knee or hip. He looked to be in a lot of pain, which may explain why it took so long and why they put him on a stretcher instead of making him stand up to get in the chair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussReimroc 31 Posted September 19 Kyujo updates for Day 7 Ms11 Narutaki withdraws(no surprise to anyone here I'm sure) On the flip side... Jk8 Sadanojo will be entering the basho(previously kyujo from Day 1) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 4,154 Posted September 19 Any info on Tanji's fusenpai? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussReimroc 31 Posted September 19 48 minutes ago, Gurowake said: Any info on Tanji's fusenpai? Not kyujo, from what I hear he just forgot he had a match seeing as how he wasn't present, Chiyotora was awarded the win by default. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,986 Posted September 19 Narutaki suffered a left ankle injury, according to the press. Matsugashima suffered a concussion in his fall from the dohyo and will take the rest of the basho off as a precaution, however he was able to celebrate his 23rd birthday today. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,413 Posted September 20 (edited) Hakuouhou defeated Kirishima today but a very worrying incident occurred after the match. Hakuouhou was 3-3 and Kirishima was 4-2. Hakuouhou started this bout with a strong tachiai and a morozashi but Kirishima grabbed both of his arms and threw him around. Still, he continued to apply pressure with his feet, at some point Kirishima lost his patience and went for a pull, but was finally pushed out of the dohyo. Despite his impressive performance and the win, Hakuouhou showed signs of concern about his right arm immediately after the bout. After being declared the winner and leaving the dohyo, he looked at his right arm, which was unnaturally swollen around his biceps. According to a post-match statement on NHK's broadcast, Hakuouhou stated that he "thought it was torn." While there was no indication of a kyujo as of the end of Day 7, it appears he may have suffered a serious injury that could lead to an immediate withdrawal from the tournament on Day 8. Hakuouhou, now 22, is one of the rising stars of the sport, having achieved the fastest promotion to Juryo in just one tournament and the fastest promotion to Makuuchi in three tournaments. However, his career has been plagued by frequent injuries, and he missed the entire Aki and Kyushu bashos last year due to surgery on an old left shoulder injury. During the 2024 Natsu Basho, he tore his right biceps. However, he has continued to compete to this day without taking a break or undergoing surgery for his right arm injury. While the pain worsened during the 2025 Natsu basho he competed in some matches with taping. It's possible that his continued push to compete may have contributed to the current accident. Takerufuji, who belongs to the same Isegahama beya continued competing despite injuring his right arm on the sixth day of the Nagoya tournament. However, his condition worsened, and onday 13, he submitted a medical certificate stating that he had a "ruptured right biceps tendon and required two months of rest and treatment," and withdrew from the tournament. He underwent surgery in August after the tournament, but was unable to compete in the ongoing basho, and a fall to Juryo is inevitable for Kyushu. The nature and details of Hakuouhou's injury are still unknown, but it's conceivable that he may be forced to miss not only this basho but also the entire Kyushu basho. Regarding day 8 and beyond, the majority of fans are of the opinion that he should not push himself too hard and should withdraw, but attention will likely be focused on what decision he and his Oyakata Isegahama will make. The Sporting News Ex-Wakanohana on Abema's sumo broadcast: ""It only took an instant for his right arm to be locked in in a kime hold. But it must have hurt. If he'd been shaken around some more, his arm would have broken. Not wanting to be outdone, (Hakuouhou) kept thrusting." Hanada continued, "Oh, did you get that?" and added, "His little finger...it really hurts. The pinky. That's why it's cramping when he moves it. It's scary...I'm worried about what will happen from tomorrow," showing concern for Hakuouhou's condition regarding tomorrow. Afterwards, Hakuouhou waited to give the chikaramizu to the next rikishi on the dohyo but even while holding the ladle, he had a look of agony on his face. After completing his role, he lowered his gaze to his right elbow and walked down the hanamichi, but a surprised voice was heard from the broadcast booth, saying, "Doesn't something seem strange about his forearm? It looks a bit swollen!" Edited September 20 by Kintamayama 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,413 Posted September 21 Hakuouhou is in today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,986 Posted September 21 I don't think I've heard of a rikishi leaving on a stretcher and returning to the basho a few days later, but here we are! One rikishi is back in action, but three others have to withdraw ahead of Day 9. Returning: Ms11w Narutaki (withdrew Day 7) Withdrawing: Ms43w Naya Jd22e Chiyotenfu - had a fusenpai back on Day 3 but didn't withdraw, two more losses since then and now kyujo. Jd28w Tamatensho (fusenpai Day 8) Sd12e Kotetsu had a fusenpai on Day 7 but hasn't withdrawn from the basho at this point. Oh, and Jonidan gyoji Kimura Ryunosuke returned to duty on Day 7. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hypnoowl 25 Posted September 21 4 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: I don't think I've heard of a rikishi leaving on a stretcher and returning to the basho a few days later Mitakeumi last November haven't missed a day after being stretchered out on day 6. Even managed two wins on one leg against some rather lethargic opponents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,986 Posted September 23 Two rikishi withdraw from the lower divisions ahead of Day 11: Sd5e Kinotsukasa (fusenpai Day 10) - a sprained right ankle in his last bout, he heard something pop at the end and hobbled away, he can walk but not able to do sumo yet, according to Ikazuchi-oyakata (former Komusubi Kakizoe). Sd12e Kotetsu - had a fusenpai on Day 7, lost his next bout on Day 10 and is now kyujo. Down in Jonidan, Anzakura limped away after his already-wrapped right knee buckled in his bout today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU98v7jObCw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
