According to the NSK website, the following sekitori rikishi will be absent on Day 1 of the coming tournament (non-sekitori absences will be announced in about 24 hours) (spoiler space) 5 4 3 2 1 x The only sekitori rikishi absent on Day 1 is the one we already knew about, Yokozuna West Asashoryu. Regards, Jeanne Hedge