Sumo: Veteran Takayasu ready for Autumn meet despite injury
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Veteran wrestler Takayasu said Saturday he feels ready for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament despite resuming sparring only a
Takayasu, the veteran wrestler and former ozeki, expressed confidence ahead of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, despite returning to sparring just a day prior to the 15-day event starting on September 13 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. As the oldest wrestler in the makuuchi division at 36, Takayasu emphasized his ongoing monitoring of his condition.
He stated he would not participate if he pushed himself too hard and risked a recurrence of his left leg injury. Takayasu, who achieved an 11-4 record in the previous tournament in July, withdrew from the summer regional tour late last month due to a left adductor muscle injury. He had skipped Friday's pre-tournament general practice session due to concerns but resumed practice bouts the same day.
Takayasu also mentioned that he anticipates facing highly ranked opponents in the opening days of the tournament and wished to adhere to his unique sumo style.
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