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- Yokozuna Hoshoryu (Tatsunami stable), who withdrew from the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament midway through, revealed on the 19th that he underwent surgery on his right knee at the end of July, making his participation in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament unlikely. After a health checkup at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, he showed a knee brace on his right knee and revealed his distress, saying, "I'm receiving treatment every week and they say I'll recover quickly, but I'm still not sure about the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. I don’t have the face to show my fans." He is currently training at his stable, but is not participating in sparring practice.

His old injury worsened during his match against Hakunofuji. He withdrew from the tournament on the 14th day due to a torn medial collateral ligament and a torn right hamstring. He went to the hospital on the 27th of last month, the day after the final day of the tournament.

The doctor told him that it would take a year to recover without surgery, so he decided that he couldn't afford to take such a long break and that surgery would be the quickest solution. He underwent a two-hour surgery on his right knee on the 29th and was hospitalized for about a week. The surgery repaired the medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

He has yet to win a championship since being promoted to Yokozuna after the January 2025 tournament. His desire to win the Emperor's Cup is strong. "I want to recover quickly and make a comeback," he said, his voice tinged with a sense of grim determination. -

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HochiNews Report - Hoshoryu, Currently Sidelined:

Medical Report States “Symptoms Have Worsened”; Right Medial Collateral Ligament Injury and Right Hamstring Injury Require Approximately 6 Weeks of Recovery.

On the 25th, the Japan Sumo Association released the medical report for Yokozuna Hoshoryu (Tatsunami), who withdrew from the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on the 14th day. He was examined at a hospital in Toyoake City, Aichi Prefecture on the same day and was diagnosed with

"a right medial collateral ligament injury and a right hamstring injury, and his condition is currently worsening."

The recovery period is expected to be about six weeks, but the recovery period may be extended depending on the symptoms. Hoshoryu has been in poor form, suffering six losses by the 13th day. His stablemaster, Tatsunami Oyakata (former Komusubi Asahitoyo), explained that the injury to his right hamstring, which caused him to withdraw from the previous tournament midway, has worsened.

- From Tatsunami's interview from Nikkonsports

“He injured his (right) hamstrings during the previous tournament. They hadn’t healed yet. He said he could compete before the tournament started, but he was wrestling in a way that protected the injury, which caused other parts of his body to start acting up as well.”

—Did you discuss this on the night of Day 13?

“He told me he couldn’t wrestle to his full potential.”

—Did his hamstring condition worsen during this tournament?

“It’s just an excuse, I know. Everyone pushes through the pain.”

—He said he wanted to compete before this tournament and did so.

“I also bear some responsibility for making that decision. He wasn’t fully prepared either.”

—This withdrawal will affect the title race.

“I’m truly sorry to the fans and the Association. I’ve apologized many times already… In the end, he asked to be allowed to rebuild his body from scratch. I intend to have him return only when he’s fully recovered.”

“I felt the same way. I don’t want him to wrestle poorly just for the sake of competing. If he’s going to compete, I want him to wrestle like a yokozuna. If he can’t do that, then there’s nothing we can do.”

－How does the stablemaster feel about the fact that winning a tournament title since his promotion to Yokozuna has become a distant prospect?

“That kind of pressure is the biggest burden for him, and it’s preventing him from performing at his best. It’s causing his body to tense up. I’ll guide him so he can put in the effort that situation demands. I don’t think he’ll be satisfied unless he works so hard that everyone acknowledges his dedication.”

—His throwing technique is leading to injuries. Will you be reevaluating his fighting style?

“Of course, his inability to step forward is what’s leading to the injuries. We’ll go back to the basics and start from scratch.”

—What did he say to you personally?

“He apologized, saying he felt sorry for his supporters and that he was sorry.”

Apparent comments from Hoshoryu (not sure)

“Building up my body from scratch means I don’t have time to rest. I’m still dealing with an injury, but if I can get my mental state in order, I’ll be able to adjust. If I don’t compete from the start, it’ll be impossible—I have to think about the next tournament. I’ll have to discuss this first.”

—Aiming to Compete in the Autumn Tournament

“I can’t afford to sit out a tournament just to build up my body.”

－How is his knee?

“Everyone’s in pain. Aonishiki is competing with a leg injury too. There’s no room for excuses.”

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"He had been suffering from pain in his left shoulder for about a year, and it worsened so much last tournament that he considered taking a break. However, he wanted to participate in the Paris performance in June with his head held high, so he continued to stand on the sumo ring, taking painkillers every day, and finished with a record of 6 wins and 9 losses. France is normally only a 2-3 hour flight from his home country of Ukraine. He had a strong attachment to the overseas performances held in Europe, saying, "There are only two sumo wrestlers from Europe (himself and Aonishiki). We look the same as the locals, so I wonder if they'll be happy to see us."

During my first visit to Paris, I toured the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum. People frequently approached me as I walked around the city. Although I couldn't understand English, they kindly agreed to take commemorative photos. The performance was "packed with audience members, including many of Shishi's fans." On my last day, I had the opportunity to dine with Ukrainians living in France, making these few days a time when I truly felt the support I received.

He underwent surgery on his left shoulder the day after the final day of the last tournament. The surgery involved shaving down a part of the bone that had deformed and was protruding. It was his first surgery, but he said, "It hurt a little, but I wasn't scared." After being discharged from the hospital, he rested in his room for about a week, and was only able to resume sumo training four days before the first day of the tournament. Although he wasn't fully prepared, he is showing remarkable progress, which could be described as a blessing in disguise. "They said it would heal in a month and a half, and I made it just in time. It doesn't hurt that much. I'm much better than I was in the last tournament." With his worries about his left shoulder gone, the first Ukrainian-born sumo wrestler to reach the top division is leading the way in the scorching summer sumo ring. (Naofumi Hayashi)"

(sources x x ) Am I posting too much btw? I found these pics cute and silly 🫣

He does look more refreshed in the last pics...hopefully they took a look at the back of his thighs and helped him with his damn acne and gave him some creams to go lol

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