Hibikiryu

Injured Sandanme Rikishi Hibikiryu Has Died

Bruce H Haru Basho 2021

I scarcely believe this report, and I dearly hope its proven to be completely wrong. But from Team Tachiai contributor Nicola, this heartbreaking post on Instagram

We devoted a 20 minute podcast segment to this terrible incident, and the clumsy reaction from the NSK staff. Now it seems that leaving a critically injured man face down on the dohyo for several minutes while you get a clue can, in fact, be fatal.

I love sumo, but this should be considered a huge loss of face for everyone involved. Yes, people get hurt in sumo – its a combat sport. But that’s why its unthinkable that the world’s greatest sumo institution would not be ready every day, every match for someone to be injured, and be able to respond correctly in an instant.

Tachiai News Update – Hibikiryu’s Gristly Injury (YouTube)

Bruce H Haru Basho 2021, Injuries

The video version of our discussion around Hibikiryu’s day 13 injury that may have left Hibikiryu paralyzed. Can sumo do more to respond to injuries during competition? Sumo is a combat sport, and inherently dangerous, but could the Sumo Association take safety and injury response more seriously? We look at how the Oyakata and Yobidashi reacted to the injury, and what could have been done better. We also review how professional sports leagues integrate medicine into their public events.

Tachiai News Update – Hibikiryu’s Gristly Injury (Audio)

Bruce H Injuries, Podcasts

Andy, Josh and Bruce discuss the day 13 Sandanme match that may have left Hibikiryu paralyzed. Sumo is a combat sport, and inherently dangerous, but could the Sumo Association take safety and injury response more seriously? We look at how the Oyakata and Yobidashi reacted to the injury, and what could have been done better. We also review how professional sports leagues integrate medicine into their public events.

YouTube / Video version to be published later