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From two reports of Hochi News (links x x)

- His stablemaster, Tatsunami Oyakata (former Komusubi Asahifuji), spoke to reporters at Ryogoku Kokugikan that day. The decision to withdraw Hoshoryu was made the night before, after Hoshoryu had finished his match and returned to the stable. "He was limping, so I decided he couldn't compete. I made the decision. I apologize to the association and all the fans," he said with a solemn expression.

Regarding the extent of the injury, he explained, "My doctor examined me yesterday and said it didn't seem too serious, but I went to the hospital this morning for an examination. I think it's a muscle strain."

On the 11th, the Japan Sumo Association released the medical certificate for Yokozuna Hoshoryu (Tatsunami). He was examined at the sumo clinic inside Ryogoku Kokugikan on the 10th. He was injured in his bout against Komusubi Takayasu (Tagonoura) on the first day and was diagnosed with a "right hamstring injury requiring approximately two weeks of rest."

When his stablemaster informed him of his withdrawal, Hoshoryu looked disappointed and said, 'I'm sorry."

Stablemaster Tatsunami expressed his concern, saying, "I really wanted him to win the championship, and he wasn't in bad form this tournament, so it was a good opportunity, and I'm sure he feels that way the most." Regarding his participation in the Paris performance in June, he said, "I don't know yet," and that he would decide after seeing how he is doing. -

Hosh eating watermelon with journalist + plus messing around with kiryuko 🤗

Watching Asahifuji train is something else, what a beast!

Isegahama lads doing some tough training! There are now 5 in Makuuchi and 4 in Juryo. A huge total of 9 Isegahama rikishi in salaried ranks going into Nagoya Basho!

Cute pics of singer Akari Mochizuki with our dear rikishi in Paris

Interesting tweet Unc

I love seeing them smiling 🥹 I wonder what Hosh was saying lol

Hosh and Big O with some Baguettes🥖

What an amazing article...🙄

Hoshoryu on his way to Paris! "There are so many places in Paris that I've only seen in movies, so if I have time, I'd like to go and see them. I often hear that the bread in Paris is delicious, so I'd like to try some." Regarding the condition of his injury, he said, "Well, I'm fine. I'm fine."

Who is doing it like him? Nobody.

Another Makuuchi Kyujo - Second of tonight

Even longer tours! Just what our rikishi need! :'D

Makuuchi Kyujo

Spoilers: Confirmed details of injury