This is a list of the sekitori rikishi who, according to the NSK website, will be absent on Day 1 of the Hatsu Basho. If the NSK holds to form, the day 1 absences for the other ranks will be released within the next 24 hours. 5 4 3 2 1 NOBODY has withdrawn at this point. All Makuuchi and Juryo rikishi are planning on starting. Regards, Jeanne Hedge