Sumo: Yokozuna Hoshoryu performs ring-entry ceremony at exhibition meet
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Hoshoryu, who has withdrawn from three consecutive grand sumo tournaments due to injury, performed a ring-entry ceremony at
On Monday, Yokozuna Hoshoryu, a grand champion who has been absent from three successive major sumo tournaments due to injury, conducted a ring-entry ceremony at an exhibition event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. The Mongolian-born wrestler, who received surgery on his right knee in late July, expressed satisfaction following the performance. "I'm glad I could show the audience that I'm doing alright," he stated. "It was physically a relief to perform the ring-entry ceremony again after such a long absence."
Hoshoryu did not compete in any bouts during the day, as he was recovering from his injury. He had missed the entire 15-day Autumn tournament in September, reportedly spending his mornings in rehabilitation and afternoons training at his Tatsunami stable. The sumo star intends to join the Autumn tour at some point, beginning with the event in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, scheduled for October 10, provided he receives medical clearance to participate.
While he did not provide specifics about his recovery, Hoshoryu indicated that his condition had improved significantly.
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