[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Some news

[Jeff A]

Moti


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The saddest are these:
It might have been.
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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Some news
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


Maegashira  11E Wakanoshou, who had won five straight bouts from day 1,
suffered an accident. He injured his right knee during his bout against
Fujiryouga. After a fierce exchange of thrusts, he lost his balance when
pushed at the edge of the dohyo and remained motionless on all fours. It
appeared he had twisted his right knee. He was helped off the ring by the
yobidashi and then taken away in a wheelchair. He had a 9-6 record in the
previous tournament and was in good form this tournament as well, with five
straight wins from the first day. His style is similar to that of his
Oyakata Minatogawa (former Ozeki Takakeishou), who used fierce thrusts and
pushes as his weapon, and there were high expectations for him, so there is
concern about the extent of his injury. Comments such as "Please, just
don't get seriously injured" and "I hope it's just a minor injury" were
posted on social media.



Kagayaki (32, Takadagawa), ranked Juryo 11E, oshidashi'ed Enhou (Juryo
11W), securing his third win (3 losses). He carefully observed his
opponent's movements and attacked relentlessly without letting him get
close. "I was able to have a good match with a lot of fighting spirit," he
reflected. The two are the same age and from the same Ishikawa prefecture,
and were teammates at Kanazawa Municipal Seinanbu Junior High School, where
they won the national prefectural championship as close friends. Despite
their special relationship, he said, "That doesn't matter. It's a
competition," readying himself as he stepped onto the dohyo. This was their
first match since the 8th day of Aki basho 2022 , and the overall record
now stands at 5 wins and 2 losses for Kagayaki. He shows no mercy in
competition, stating firmly, "It would be disrespectful to think about it."
Nevertheless, when Enhou was absent due to that spinal cord injury, he was
more heartbroken than anyone. "There are a lot of things going on inside. I
know a lot about him, and I've seen a lot of it, so it's a complicated
feeling." Regarding Enhou's return to sekitori after three years, Kagayaki
said, "It's truly amazing. I have nothing but respect for him." He had even
advised Enhou to retire out of concern for the possibility of something
going wrong. Nevertheless, once Enhou decided to continue, he supported
him. Even after winning, he walked down the hanamichi without changing his
expression at all, which was Kagayaki's way of dealing with things. As for
a rematch, he said, "I'll think about it when the opportunity arises to do
it again," and spoke of the true duty of a rikishi, saying, "During the
basho, I will concentrate on each match one at a time." [Ichiro Sasaki]

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