May Banzuke is Out!
The rankings chart for the 2022 May Grand Sumo Tournament (Natsu Basho) has been posted! Check it out at the official sumo association website: May Banzuke The tournament will run from Sunday, May 8 to Sunday, May 22 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
Paralyzed Hibikiryu Dies at 28 Years Old
It has been over a month since the shocking accident that rendered Sandanme wrestler Hibikiryu paralyzed atop the Haru Basho dohyo. During the time that has elapsed, little information on his condition has come out, except for the fact that he had not left the hospital and was still unable to move his body fromContinue reading “Paralyzed Hibikiryu Dies at 28 Years Old”
Senshuraku Preview | Haru 2021
The following is the transcript to the video posted below. With the lower division titles already decided on day 13, including Abi‘s undefeated return to the third division, all that’s left are the salaried divisions, Juryo and Makunouchi. JURYO Hakuyozan and Takagenji are favored to win the title, currently at 10 wins each. But sinceContinue reading “Senshuraku Preview | Haru 2021”
71st Yokozuna Kakuryu Retires, Announces Elder Name
After 5 consecutive tournaments absent due to various injuries, Yokozuna Kakuryu has decided to retire from competition. The 6 time Emperor’s Cup champion had sought a 7th before pulling out of the current Spring basho. He will remain in the sumo association, addressed as Kakuryu-oyakata. Kakuryu, born Anand Mangaljalav in his native Mongolia, was takenContinue reading “71st Yokozuna Kakuryu Retires, Announces Elder Name”
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