Injury has once again plagued Yokozuna Terunofuji. The top rikishi pulls out ahead of day four competition and will thus fail to secure a second straight Emperor’s Cup.
July Basho Opens Up as Terunofuji Drops Out
Terunofuji has been forced to pull out of the Nagoya Tournament due to a lower back injury. The 31-year-old yokokzuna cites a herniated disc as the point of damage. This pull out comes after the yokozuna had lost a second straight bout at the hands of Tobizaru.
Leading Rikishi
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As of day four, there are three rikishi tied for the top spot in the July basho. All three rikishi are undefeated, posting a record of 4-0. West Maegashira #14 Gonoyama, West Maegashira #7 Takayasu, and East Maegashira #1 Nishikigi all claim the top spot. There are several rikishi trailing close behind with a record of 3-1.
After pulling out of the tournament on Day 1, newly promoted Ozeki Kirishima returned to action on Day 4, securing a victory in the Bout of the Day.
Sumo fans can keep up with the July tournament with the daily highlights provided at NHK Sumo.
