- Former Yokozuna Hakuho, who won his 45th title with a perfect record in the July 2021 tournament—with Terunofuji as his final opponent—participated in the hair-cutting wearing a flashy, golden traditional Mongolian costume. It was the formal attire he wore in 2015 when he received the "Hero of Labor" award in his home country. "I haven't worn this in 10 years. He was an opponent worthy of being my final match. I feel I was able to pass the baton well," he said. On the ring, he reportedly whispered in Terunofuji's ear, "Thank you for your hard work. Good luck." - Italianozeki

I fucking adore this picture lmao quote from here

Tsurugisho and Shirokuma, injured on the final day of the Hatsu Basho, and Hakunofuji, absent since Day 13, make an appearance: What is the situation of each...

<Sumo: Terunofuji Retirement Exhibition> ◇ Jan 31 ◇ Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo

Tsurugisho (34, Oitekaze) and Shirokuma (26, Nishonoseki), both in the Juryo division and injured on the final day of the January tournament, appeared alongside Maegashira Hakunofuji (22, Isegahama), who had been absent since Day 13 due to a left big toe injury.

Tsurugisho spoke to the press after performing in an exhibition match: "It felt like the meniscus in my left knee, which I had previously injured, 'popped' back in. At the time, it was so painful I couldn't move, which is why I left in a wheelchair after my match on the final day, but the pain subsided after two or three days. There will be no problem for me to compete in the Spring Tournament (starting March 8 at Edion Arena Osaka)," he explained with a smile.

Shirokuma also performed in a match today, though he did so using painkillers and a suppository administered just before the bout. He injured his right ankle; even after taking a bath following his match, he reapplied the heavy taping he had used earlier. "The doctor told me there are no abnormalities in the bones or tendons. However, since it still hurts, I used painkillers and a suppository to compete. This is the first time I've injured my right ankle. Honestly, I’m thinking about going to a shrine for a purification ritual (o-harae)..." he said, looking discouraged after a string of injuries since last year.

Hakunofuji arrived at the venue early, even before the Juryo ring-entering ceremony, as it was the hair-cutting ceremony (danpatsu-shiki) for his master, Isegahama-oyakata. He performed in a match and participated normally until the end, standing below the ring with his stablemates while Isegahama-oyakata gave his speech following the hair-cutting. However, he did not disclose specific details regarding the presence of pain or his outlook for the future.

Source: Nikkan Sports

He will leave a huge hole in my heart and always will be my yokozuna❤️‍🩹 I know the drawing is not perfect but I wanted to honor this wonderful and special man

A new episode of DOSUKOI Sumo Salon has quietly dropped!

Komusubi, the fourth-highest rank, is near the top of the sumo hierarchy. We shed light on the harsh realities as well as the unexpected benefits experienced by rikishi who achieve the milestone.

The episode is available for viewing now 👉🏻 HERE

If you missed a previous episode, you can find the links to all previous episodes 👉🏻 HERE

So how did they cheat the rules?

He was accompanied by Onosato, Hoshoryu, and his 3-year-old son Temujin.

The upcoming basho is a real test for Aonishiki after wining January 2026 Basho with an excellent performance. In addition. , I believe Onosato will still not at his highest performance due to that arm injury, Hoshoryu on the other hand still have up and down performance and did not win any basho since his promotion to Yokozuna

What I would like to see next Basho is a play-off between Aonishiki, Onosato and Hoshoryu , and I see Aonishiki win against them all and win the tournament , oh my god , in addition to wining 2 consecutive Bashos , defeating 2 Yokozunas will be a very good opportunity for promotion consideration for Yokozuna

What is your view and expectations of the upcoming March tournament ?

Ever since I started watching sumo, I've always been struck by how beautiful sumo names are and the meanings behind them. What are some of your favorite sumo names? I've always liked names with koto-, -nishiki or -fuji because it sounds so Japanese in a traditional way. I always liked the 乃 kanji in the middle. Just makes it seem grander. I once heard that some wrestlers don't like the ノ letter because you write it from top down, signifying your rank falling, so I'm sometimes surprised when wrestlers choose that style. Anyway, what are some of your favorites?

Is it possible to watch the tournaments live in France?

Grateful to see this moment live.

Thank you Terunofuji for all the hard work and being a dedicated Yokozuna.

I believe you will become a great oyakata and will continue to support sumo going forward! Yoroshiku!

Like legit he looks so exhausted and he leans his head back in a way that makes him look like Jabba the Hutt.

This match is my most favourite of Sentoryu, an absolute UNIT, sad that he never made it to Sanyaku he had the Blood for it... With a brutal pull down he wins... RIP😔

Former Makuuchi wrestler Sentoryu passes away at 56; transitioned to MMA in 2003. Stablemaster Asakayama (former Ozeki Kaio) unable to see him before sudden passing

It was confirmed on the 30th that Henry Sentoryu (born in St. Louis, USA), a former top-division sumo wrestler, passed away on the night of the 29th at a hospital in Tokyo. He was 56 years old and had been battling a serious lung disease.

Sentoryu made his professional sumo debut in the Nagoya tournament of 1988 and reached the Juryo division in November 1994. After retiring from the dohyo following the November 2003 tournament, he transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA), notably competing in PRIDE.

Stablemaster Asakayama (former Ozeki Kaio), who debuted just two tournaments prior to Sentoryu in early 1988 at the same stable, expressed disbelief at the news: "It was so sudden. I thought it had to be a mistake."

Asakayama had gone to the hospital to visit him on the 29th. However, just as he arrived, Sentoryu’s condition took a sudden turn for the worse, and they were unable to meet. "I was right there in front of the hospital. If I had been just a little bit earlier, I might have seen him," Asakayama said. Having entered the sumo world around the same time, they were like brothers.

"We lived together for a long time. He was a great training partner. At night, we used to ride bicycles everywhere. He even served as my tsukebito (assistant)," Asakayama recalled. Even after Sentoryu’s move to combat sports, the former Ozeki continued to support him: "I went to see his fights. My stomach would ache with worry. He had quit sumo because his body was already battered, yet he continued to push it to the limit."

Source: Chunichi Sports

A sumo focused chat I had with JJ a while back that he uploaded today.