Tachiai News Update (Video) – Yokozuna Hakuho’s Latest Knee Surgery

Bruce H Hakuho (白鵬), Kyujo (休場)

Yokozuna Hakuho went back into surgery during the March basho in an attempt to repair damage to his right knee. Prior to the tournament, he required fluid to be drained daily just to regain movement in that leg. His doctors have suggested knee replacement surgery – soon! He is already committed to being absent in May, with July his targeted “last stand”

Andy, Josh and Bruce talk about what could be the last stand for the most dominant rikishi ever in the world of sumo, and wonder if July is really going to be possible given the severity of his injuries. It’s another 15 minutes of video by Team Tachiai!

Tachiai News Update – Yokozuna Hakuho’s Knee Surgery

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Andy, Josh and Bruce discuss Yokozuna Hakuho’s latest knee surgery, and look into how he has forever changed sumo. What does the future hold for him? Will he be able to return ready to fight in July? Can he keep his body together long enough to be a part of the delayed Tokyo Olympic Games?

Its another 15 minute block of Team Tachiai talking through the scenarios around what could be the final basho of the most dominant rikishi ever to mount the dohyo. Video version on YouTube to follow soon.

Video News Update – Yokozuna Kakuryu Retires

Bruce H Haru Basho 2021, Kakuryu (鶴竜), Retirement

Of course, we had a video version of this session, so if you want to watch us sort through the legacy of Kakuryu, and the future of a solid Yokozuna, do click below!

Team Tachiai back for another 15 minutes of sumo fandom. We discuss Kakuryu’s retirement, his legacy and his future. We also handicap who is in the running to be the next Izutsu Oyakata….

Tachiai News Update (Audio) – Yokozuna Kakuryu Retires

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Josh, Andy and Bruce discuss the retirement of Yokozuna Kakuryu in March, and what it means for his future as an Oyakata and the Izutsu kabu. In fact, we spend a fair amount of time speculating what is to become of Kakuryu’s former stablemaster’s elder stock, and run down a list of who might be the next Izutsu Oyakata. The answer may be shocking and surprising for some.

Another 15 minutes of three sumo fans sharing their love for the sport with humor, insight and opinion.