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Yokozuna Hoshoryu performed the ring-entry ceremony at an exhibition tournament Monday at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, marking his return to the ring after withdrawing from three straight major tournaments due to injury. The dohyo-iri is a ceremonial performance by yokozuna usually staged before the main bouts.
Yokozuna Onosato has resumed full training at Nishonoseki stable in Ibaraki, preparing for the Autumn Sumo Tournament from September 13 to 27. His early return signals strong commitment, though rivals like Hoshoryu are also stepping up their efforts.
Ozeki Kirishima expressed determination on Tuesday to secure promotion to yokozuna at the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, according to Kyodo News. The Mongolian wrestler emphasized focusing on each bout while aiming for the sport's highest rank. Meanwhile, concerns surround yokozuna Hoshoryu's participation after his stablemaster doubted his readiness.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki has reaffirmed his goal of reaching yokozuna after his return to ozeki was confirmed in the latest rankings. He called the milestone a stepping stone and vowed to keep pushing forward.
Yokozuna Hoshoryu's participation in September's Grand Sumo autumn tournament is in doubt after he underwent surgery on his right knee in late July, his stablemaster said Thursday. The 26-year-old wrestler, who won the spring tournament in March, previously withdrew from the summer tournament in May due to a knee injury. His stablemaster stressed that recovery progress will determine whether he competes.
Yokozuna Onosato and top sumo wrestlers arrived in Paris on June 9 for a two-day exhibition tournament. The delegation includes Yokozuna Hoshoryu and other leading fighters, with the event aiming to promote Japanese sumo globally.
Yokozuna Onosato and ozeki Aonishiki, who is of Ukrainian origin, have withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, as confirmed on Friday after they were not listed for the first two days of the 15-day event. The tournament opens May 10 in Tokyo. Their absence is a significant loss for the competition.
