[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Kirishima and Houshouryuu

[Jeff A]

Moti

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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Kirishima and Houshouryuu
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


Today, the outlook for Yokozuna  *Houshouryu* to compete in the Aki Basho
became increasingly bleak following his right knee surgery in late July. He
missed asageiko at Tatsunami beya for the second consecutive day to undergo
treatment. He has yet to resume serious sumo keiko, and his preparation is
significantly behind schedule. A final decision will be made on the morning
of the 11th, when the Torikumi-scheduling committee meets. His *Oyakata
Tatsunami* explained, "He is only able to do things like shiko or lend his
chest for butsugari-geiko. If he sits out the tournament, it will be his
third consecutive absence and the tenth of his career; it would also mark
the fifth time he has missed a tournament during his ten-basho tenure as
Yokozuna. It would be his first time missing the tournament from opening
day since his professional debut at the 2018 Hatsu Basho. .

*Ozeki Kirishima*, who is aiming for promotion to Yokozuna, had his final
outside of his Ichimon degeiko rengo-keiko on the 10th at Arashio beya in
Chuo Ward, Tokyo. He had 24 consecutive bouts against new Sekiwake*
Fujinokawa* , Komusubi *Daieishou*, and Maegashira *Abi*, dominating with a
record of 19 wins and 5 losses. "I'm glad I could reach the start of the
basho without injury," he said, wiping away the sweat of a productive
session. The keiko session was charged with the Ozeki's fighting spirit.
The last opponent he called out was *Daieishou*. Although he showed
tenacity at the edge of the ring, he was ultimately forced out by a
yorikiri, prompting Kirishima to exclaim, "Damn it!" He immediately
returned to the dohyo, calling for "one more go." He absorbed the thrusts
and shoves of his opponent—known for that very style—applied pressure, and
forced him out with an oshidashi, demonstrating his fierce determination to
win. This day's keiko came about after the Ozeki himself called out, "Let's
all train together for the final day." yesterday. He had already engaged in
21 bouts against Fujinokawa, Daieishou, and others during the Tokitsukaze
Ichimon rengo-keiko. He couldn't hide his fatigue, noting, "My movement and
the intensity of my tachiai weren't quite as sharp as yesterday." However,
reflecting on the past few days, he looked satisfied with his preparation,
saying, "I'm glad I was able to get in some good keiko." In the previous
tournament, he posted a 12-3 record for the second consecutive time but
lost in the tomoe-sen (three-way playoff) for the yusho. Nevertheless, his
bid for Yokozuna promotion remains alive, and his resolve for this basho is
strong. "All I can do is rest properly and get ready." He aims to enter the
opening day in peak condition, striving for the yusho and his
long-cherished goal of promotion to Yokozuna.

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