{
  "id": 16824157,
  "title": "Sumo: Yokozuna Hoshoryu to decide carefully about Kyushu meet participation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/sumo-yokozuna-hoshoryu-to-decide-carefully-about-kyushu-meet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T01:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261028/p2g/00m/0sp/008000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yokozuna Hoshoryu is uncertain about his participation in the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, scheduled from November 8, following his absence from the September Autumn meet. The Mongolian-born grand champion finished the Nagoya meet with a 7-7 record before undergoing a right knee surgery. Hoshoryu stated, \"I'm working assuming I will compete,\" but emphasized that the final decision will be made on the last minute after consulting with his stablemaster. Despite having 15 practice bouts, including a win against wrestlers from the third-tier makushita division, Hoshoryu expressed concerns, stating that his knee is healing but he still feels vulnerable against low drive attacks. He also revealed that he consulted fellow grand champion Onosato before planning to have a bout with him.",
  "summary": "ITOSHIMA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Hoshoryu said Tuesday his decision on whether to compete at the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament will come do",
  "key_points": [
    "Yokozuna Hoshoryu uncertain about Kyushu Grand Sumo participation",
    "Mongolian-born grand champion had 7-7 record in Nagoya meet",
    "Final decision on participation to be made last minute"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hoshoryu’s cautious approach to the upcoming tournament highlights the physical vulnerability of top-tier wrestlers returning from surgery and the necessity of prioritizing long-term stability over immediate competition.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}