A Concussion, a Death and Calls to Reform Sumo Wrestling - VICE
May 3, 2021 · The viral video of the bout on March 26, showed how the 28-year-old lower-tier wrestler, whose real name was Mitsuki Amano, moved his head a little as he lay on the ground for several minutes...
Sumo wrestler dies one month after concussion - BBC News
Apr 29, 2021 · A sumo wrestler in Japan has died aged 28, one month after suffering a concussion during a match. Hibikiryu, whose real name is Mitsuki Amano, died from acute respiratory failure, the Japan...
Kirishima's injury revealed + other sumo injury news (Mar 29th)
Mar 29, 2024 · Injury updates for Kirishima, Takakeisho and new champion Takerufuji; Miyagino & Michinoku closures latest; plus, will the Yokozuna join the tour?
Yokozuna Terunofuji to miss November Grand Sumo Tournament
6 days ago · Yokozuna Grand Champion Terunofuji will be absent from competition for the second straight Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan, as he nurses his injured knees. Terunofuji's name was missing from the ...
Sumo wrestler dies month after falling on head during bout
Apr 30, 2021 · A Japanese sumo wrestler has died a month after falling on his head during a bout in a case that has raised questions about the sport's response to medical emergencies.
Spate of sumo tour dropouts highlights need to rethink wrestlers ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Hyperhidrosis, bronchitis, arthropathy, osteoarthritis, pharyngitis — you might not need a medical degree to understand the stream of information flowing from the Japan Sumo Association...
Sumo: Spring tourney winner Takerufuji withdraws from summer …
May 9, 2024 · Spring Grand Sumo Tournament winner Takerufuji will miss the start of the summer meet this weekend because of a lingering ankle injury, his Isegahama stable decided Thursday. The 25-year-old is ranked as a No. 6 maegashira for the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament kicking off Sunday at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japanese sumo wrestler Hibikiryu dies after head injury during …
Apr 30, 2021 · A Japanese sumo wrestler has died after landing on his head during a bout last month in a horrifying injury that caused shock waves and calls for reform in the sport.
Sumo: Yokozuna Terunofuji withdraws from Kyushu tourney
Nov 8, 2024 · Terunofuji has only contested two full meets this year, the New Year tourney in Tokyo and July's Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, winning both. The Mongolian-born wrestler, sumo's only current yokozuna, also withdrew due to injury after initially taking part in the March and May tournaments following his ninth career title in January.
SUMO/ Injury-plagued Terunofuji roars back with ninth …
Jan 28, 2024 · (Koichiro Yoshida) Yokozuna Terunofuji captured his ninth career title at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 28, marking a stunning comeback after staying away from the dohyo for roughly...
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