2019 Haru Basho.

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Juryo promotions and retirees after Haru Basho
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Written by José Luis Corral
Published: 27 March 2019
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Makushita yusho winner Churanoumi

The Kyokai officially announced that three rikishi will be promoted to Juryo for the upcoming Natsu Basho: new sekitori Irodori, Churanoumi (Makushita yusho winner) and Seiro will join the salaried ranks for the May tournament.

On the other side, the rikishi who announced his retirement from sumo are:

Makushita: Tenkaihou, Akinohana, Daishouiwa
Sandanme: Amanishiki, Hokutotsuru
Jonidan: Kiriarashi, Sumidagawa, Burinosato, Hamatensei, Nagaya
Banzuke-gai: Daiseihou

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[Trick-or-Treat Stevens]

Am I reading that correctly, Amanishiki .... not this guy, Aminishiki Ryūji ?

He's probably one of the last active rikishi that wrestled in the 1990's. Even though he's in the deep twilight of his career I do enjoy seeing his wrestle in his somewhat recent makuuchi matches.

 

[Swami]

No, Aminishiki still remains active!

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Hakuho reveals muscle tear in upper right arm
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Written by Kyodo
Published: 31 March 2019
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Yokozuna Hakuho revealed he has a muscle tear in his upper right arm following an injury in the final bout of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament last week.

“It will take time if I have surgery. I’ll get stronger if I rest,” Hakuho said at the Ise Grand Shrine in central Japan where the spring regional tour kicked off.

The Mongolian grand champion wore an arm supporter while performing the opening ring-entering ceremony. He concluded his day by giving the athlete’s oath of fair play, and did not take part in the top-division bouts later in the afternoon.

Hakuho was seen holding his upper right arm and wincing in pain after defeating colleague Kakuryu last Sunday and securing his 42nd Emperor’s Cup with a perfect 15-0 record. He is now slated to see his attending physician for further tests.

The 34-year-old landed in hot water with the Japan Sumo Association for leading an impromptu cheer following his victory at Edion Arena Osaka in order to “rouse the crowd at the conclusion of the last grand tournament of the Heisei era.”

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[Trick-or-Treat Stevens]

Looks as if Hakuho could need surgery. He did look to be grimacing in pain after his match with Kakuryu.

Just on a side note from the photo above how do each yokozuna choose which rikishi to be their sword carrier and dew sweeper in these ceremonies?

 

[Swami]

Looks as if Hakuho could need surgery. He did look to be grimacing in pain after his match with Kakuryu.

Just on a side note from the photo above how do each yokozuna choose which rikishi to be their sword carrier and dew sweeper in these ceremonies?

Where possible the attendants in the Yokozuna dohyo-iri are maegashira from the Yokozuna's stable or ichimon (group of stables).

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