[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Houshouryuu

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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Houshouryuu
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


On the 3rd, Yokozuna Houshouryuu had 28 consecutive bouts with Hiradoumi,
who had come to the Tatsunami beya’s temporary lodgings in Fukuoka City;
Houshouryuu won 20 of these bouts and lost 8. The previous day, he had
visited Sakaigawa beya to face Hiradoumi in 34 bouts, bringing his total to
62 bouts over two days—a testament to his rigorous training. In the early
stages, he found himself being pushed back by Hiradoumi, forcing him to
rely on techniques like hatakikomi to respond; however, as the session
progressed, he began to take the initiative more frequently. While his
opponent was left gasping for air, Houshouryuu’s breathing remained steady,
highlighting his exceptional stamina. Reflecting on the session, he
remarked, "I tried various things—charging in, leading with my chest—to
check how my body was moving. I also focused on how I could react after
letting my opponent initiate the attack. It’s not bad." Having sat out the
last three tournaments, there is significant interest in whether he will
compete in the upcoming one. Following advice he received from Chairman
Hakkaku during the Aki Jungyo—specifically the Chairman’s suggestion to
increase his number of keiko bouts—Houshouryuu has been training with that
goal in mind. He stated that his right knee, which underwent surgery at the
end of July, is "fine." Regarding his participation in the upcoming
tournament, he did not commit definitively, saying, "I am training with the
intention of competing, but I will make a final decision after speaking
with my Oyakata."


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