Swami
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And Tochinoshin did very well too, normally a maegashira does very poorly in the next basho after winning the yusho, but he did really well.
In theory, a score of 11 or 12 wins next time could lift him to ozeki.
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And Tochinoshin did very well too, normally a maegashira does very poorly in the next basho after winning the yusho, but he did really well.
In theory, a score of 11 or 12 wins next time could lift him to ozeki.
Swami
Trick-or-Treat Stevens
'The Lovely Michelle'
Indeed. Tochinoshin had another superb basho. I hope he makes ozeki this year. He's a real powerhouse in the dohyo.
I'm hoping everyone stays healthy and all three yokozuna are in the May basho.
Swami
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I did say the same thing last year - and was proved right albeit not the way I imagined with Harumafuji's departure - but at least one more yokozuna will be gone by the end of this year. I hope Kisenosato finally nails his comeback.
Swami
Trick-or-Treat Stevens
'The Lovely Michelle'
I hope you're right. With Kakuryu's win in this last tourney and overall good performance in January he seems to be in good shape. I can't see Hakuho retiring unless his injuries are severe. I guess all eyes will be on Kisenosato. It's a shame his brief yokozuna status has been plagued by injuries, that shoulder injuring I'm assuming.
Do you see Takayasu the most likely rikishi to be promoted to yokozuna at this time? I'm assuming he needs to win a few bashos and of course stay healthy and scandal free.
Swami
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If Takayasu wins the next tournament with at least 13 wins he would theoretically be considered for promotion, although the usual rule of thumb is two consecutive yusho.
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Juryo promotions and retirees after Haru Basho
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Written by Sumoforum
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Published: 31 March 2018
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The Nihon Sumo Kyokai announced the names of the Makushita rikishi that will be promoted to Juryo Division for the upcoming Natsu Basho. For the May tournament Hakuyouzan and Wakatakakage will make their debut as new sekitori, while Asabenkei will come back to sumo's second division.
23-year-old Wakatakakage (Ms1w 4-3) from Fukushima Prefecture is the second sekitori for Arashio-beya in its 16-year existence, following Sokokurai who was promoted in 2010. Of the recently introduced sandanme tsukedashi designators he's thus far the slowest to reach Juryo, achieving it after 7 basho; Yutakayama did it in 4, Asanoyama in 6. Despite having made his Ozumo debut only 12 months ago, there is already one other sekitori from his Haru 2017 class, namely Enho (who had to start from maezumo). The last Fukushima-shusshin rikishi to reach Juryo before him was recently-retired Sotairyu back in 2009.
Wakatakakage is the youngest of the three Onami brothers competing out of Arashio-beya. Middle brother Wakamotoharu was 4-3 at Ms12e this time, oldest brother Wakatakamoto went 5-2 at Ms22w.
Hakuyozan (Ms1e 6-1) is still 22 years old but the Yamagata native will be 23 as well by the time the next basho rolls around. He's the third new sekitori for Takadagawa-beya since ex-Akinoshima took over the stable 9 years ago (following Ryuden and Kagayaki), and the second one to have actually been recruited by Akinoshima himself (Ryuden was already there in 2009). Hakuyozan is the 6th rikishi to become sekitori out of the Natsu 2011 "technical examination" class whose debuts were overshadowed by the yaocho scandal at the time. The most recent Juryo promotee out of Yamagata prefecture before him was Hokutokuni in 2008.
Takasago-beya's 29-year-old Asabenkei (Ms3w 6-1) from Kanagawa prefecture returns to Juryo for his second go, following a previous 6-basho stint that had lasted from his Kyushu 2015 juryo division debut to his demotion back to makushita after Aki 2016. His 9 tournaments since then featured no records worse than 3-4 and he never dropped further than Ms10.
Besides, the rikishi who called it quit are:
Oosunaarashi
Kotomisen
Kyokuhikari
Nonaka
Swami
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Written by Sumoforum
Category: News
Published: 31 March 2018
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The Nihon Sumo Kyokai announced the names of the Makushita rikishi that will be promoted to Juryo Division for the upcoming Natsu Basho. For the May tournament Hakuyouzan and Wakatakakage will make their debut as new sekitori, while Asabenkei will come back to sumo's second division.
23-year-old Wakatakakage (Ms1w 4-3) from Fukushima Prefecture is the second sekitori for Arashio-beya in its 16-year existence, following Sokokurai who was promoted in 2010. Of the recently introduced sandanme tsukedashi designators he's thus far the slowest to reach Juryo, achieving it after 7 basho; Yutakayama did it in 4, Asanoyama in 6. Despite having made his Ozumo debut only 12 months ago, there is already one other sekitori from his Haru 2017 class, namely Enho (who had to start from maezumo). The last Fukushima-shusshin rikishi to reach Juryo before him was recently-retired Sotairyu back in 2009.
Wakatakakage is the youngest of the three Onami brothers competing out of Arashio-beya. Middle brother Wakamotoharu was 4-3 at Ms12e this time, oldest brother Wakatakamoto went 5-2 at Ms22w.
Hakuyozan (Ms1e 6-1) is still 22 years old but the Yamagata native will be 23 as well by the time the next basho rolls around. He's the third new sekitori for Takadagawa-beya since ex-Akinoshima took over the stable 9 years ago (following Ryuden and Kagayaki), and the second one to have actually been recruited by Akinoshima himself (Ryuden was already there in 2009). Hakuyozan is the 6th rikishi to become sekitori out of the Natsu 2011 "technical examination" class whose debuts were overshadowed by the yaocho scandal at the time. The most recent Juryo promotee out of Yamagata prefecture before him was Hokutokuni in 2008.
Takasago-beya's 29-year-old Asabenkei (Ms3w 6-1) from Kanagawa prefecture returns to Juryo for his second go, following a previous 6-basho stint that had lasted from his Kyushu 2015 juryo division debut to his demotion back to makushita after Aki 2016. His 9 tournaments since then featured no records worse than 3-4 and he never dropped further than Ms10.
Besides, the rikishi who called it quit are:
Oosunaarashi
Kotomisen
Kyokuhikari
Nonaka
Swami
Trick-or-Treat Stevens
'The Lovely Michelle'
As long as Yoshikaze and Kotoshogiku don't fall into Juryo I'll sleep easy. It's good to hear about the up-and-coming talent and those who have quit. I'm hoping Aminishiki returns to Maegashira ranks again.
Swami
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Aminishiki looked tired and worn-out this time, I think retirement isn't far away. He won't run the risk of falling down from juryo, though.
Swami
Trick-or-Treat Stevens
'The Lovely Michelle'
Isn't he nearly 40-years-old? Sumo is a very rough sport on the body so it's remarkable he's still competing at this level. I think Takekaze is also near Aminishiki's age if I'm not mistaken.
Swami
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Yes, I'd be very surprised if either of them manage to last beyond September.
Swami
Trick-or-Treat Stevens
'The Lovely Michelle'
I have a random sumo question that has been puzzling me. What is the difference between the Sekiwake and Komusubi ranks and how a rikishi is promoted to those ranks? Is it based on the record of high achieving Maegashira rikishi from the previous tourney? I remember from this recent basho how the play callers said Endo was surely to be promoted to either of these ranks. I understand the other Makuuchi division ranks but I was puzzled with these two. Thank you for any information you have to offer.
Swami
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Generally, those ranked at maegashira 1 or 2 - if they get 8 or nine 9 wins that should lift them to komusubi. However, if one or both sekiwake suffer losing records, they could go up immediately to komusubi. Tochinoshin's mighty performance in January lifted him above those at komusubi at straight to sekiwake, as often happens when you get a strong showing in the upper maegashira ranks.
Swami
Trick-or-Treat Stevens
'The Lovely Michelle'