A quick look at the match list for Day 8 will reveal that Maegashira 2 Yutakayama, who went kyujo on Day 5 due to an injured left elbow, will be making his return in the musubi no ichiban tomorrow. Unfortunately for the freshman, his first match back will not be an easy one, as he will have to face off against none other than The Boss, Yokozuna Hakuho. Seems like Yutakayama can’t catch a break.
In a surprise kyujo announcement, Maegashira 2 Yutakayama has withdrawn from the 2018 Aki Basho after suffering an elbow injury during his Day 3 match with Yokozuna Kisenosato. Despite the damaged left elbow, Yutakayama attempted to fight through the pain on Day 4 in a losing effort against Kakuryu. Never the less, Yutakayama and his Oyakata are hopeful that he will be able to return to action before Aki ends, should the pain subside. Goeido, his Day 5 opponent, will receive a fusen win, bringing his record up to 4-1. This is very disappointing news for the promising young rikishi, and everyone here at Tachiai hopes Yutakayama has a speedy recovery.
As of yet, there is no news regarding Aoiyama going kyujo after a fall of the dohyo left the giant Bulgarian limping out of the Kokugikan. We will keep you posted should any news develop.
Maegashira 11 Kyokutaisei has withdrawn from the 2018 Aki Basho after suffering an injury to the meniscus in his left knee during his Day 3 match against Daieisho. The Hokkaido native hurt himself while pivoting on the edge of the dohyo in his first win this September, and was in considerable pain while dismounting the dohyo. Kyokutaisei will require a month of rest and treatment, however, his Oyakata is hopeful that his pain is only temporary and that he will return to action before Aki is over. This marks the first time Kyokutaisei has gone kyujo since joining sumo in 2008. His Day 4 opponent, Ryuden, will receive a fusen win. We at Tachiai hope Kyokutaisei heals up and returns to action soon.
Rejoice fellow sumo fans, for it’s finally Aki Basho-eve!!! The countdown to the return of sumo is nearing its end, and to celebrate that fact, I’ve put together a quick break down of the major stories, and a few of my own bold predictions, for the 2018 Aki Basho! I’d love to hear you you all will be rooting for this September, and who you think will win it all and hoist the Emperors Cup!
Lets get this Basho started!!