
The first day of Shoryu Toyo's struggle to advance and Takakage Wakakage's return from injury.
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Toyoshoryu has not won any of the 11 tournaments he has held as a yokozuna, and his frequent suspensions have become an issue. Takakage Waka was absent for two consecutive games due to compartment syndrome.
(First day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament ○Shoryu Toyo ●Minoumi) My chin rose to the throat of my opponent, and my body swam. It wasn't a sumo match that was praised, but Toyoshoryu moved around and got the victory.
After the challenge, I stared at the ceiling of the venue and closed my eyes. He didn't answer questions about what he meant by that, but simply said, ``I'm relieved.''
According to his master, Master Tatsunami (formerly known as Asahitoyo Komusubi), he is aware that his performance at this tournament will determine whether he advances or loses. This is his 11th place as a yokozuna, and he has yet to win a championship. What makes the impression even worse is the number of mid-game suspensions. He entered the tournament knowing he could produce results, but was forced to take a break due to poor performance.
The Nagoya tournament in July of this year was closed after suffering its sixth loss in the final stages. Some speculated that this may have been done to avoid the stigma of losing. There was a growing belief that if similar suspensions were to occur again, there would be more calls for a decision on whether to proceed or retreat.
At the end of July, he underwent surgery on his right knee and was absent from all fall tournaments. His condition is still "not perfect," according to Master Tatsunami, and his doctors and those around him have recommended that he return to his starting position in January next year.
Still, he chose Kyushu as the place to compete. In addition to thinking that ``waiting one spot won't necessarily make things better,'' Master Tashinami revealed that he was also worried about losing his sense of the dohyo.
For Toyoshoryu, who is rapidly gaining momentum, the key is to play in the early stages. Even if the team loses in the lead, there is no way out by calling it a "closed game." "I want to cherish each day." The 27-year-old's eyes are sharper than usual.
Wakatakage also wins after recovering from illness
There was an especially loud cheer when the wrestlers entered the dohyō. After winning the championship at the summer tournament in May, Takakage Waka was forced to miss two consecutive tournaments due to ``compartment syndrome,'' which causes neurological disorders. On the first day, we made the cut without showing any gaps. ``Before the event, I was able to practice with the Sekitori-shu. I was able to create a good feeling.'' He took the first step toward recovery.
○Wakamotoharu Wakakage's older brother. Regarding his younger brother's return, he said, ``As a brother, I'm happy. However, as Wakamotoharu, I can't keep thinking about other people's sumo.''
○Arashifuji Born in Umi-cho, Fukuoka Prefecture. Welcoming the new recruits at our school, they achieved a winning star on the first day. "There's a lot of support from the local community, so I want to turn that into strength."
○Yoshinofuji defeated Yokozuna. Referring to the damage caused by the earthquake in his hometown, Kumamoto, he said, ``I have a strong desire to please people.I want to do things with a sense of tension.''

The Asian Professional Baseball Championship, an international tournament featuring young players, will begin on the 12th at Tokyo Dome. Samurai Japan's manager Iguchi, who is aiming for a third consecutive championship, declares that he will aim for the championship with aggressive baseball. Kanemaru will start in the first match against Taiwan.

On the 10th, the Yomiuri Giants visited Yokohama High School's pitcher Shoki Oda (18), who was drafted first in the draft, to greet the school. Oda has announced that he will challenge for the major leagues, and the Giants apologized for the forced nomination and explained the circumstances. Going forward, they hope to wait for Oda to finish his interviews with the major league team and inform them of his development policy.

On the 10th, the Yomiuri Giants gave greetings to pitcher Shoki Oda of Yokohama High School, whom they drafted in first place. Oda has announced his intention to challenge the US Major League Baseball and has already met with six teams. The team apologized and asked him to aim for the majors after playing in the Japanese baseball world.

At the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, Tamawashi, who rejoined the Sumo Tournament at the age of 41 years and 11 months, the oldest wrestler since the Showa era, scored his first win. Achieved a total of 715 wins in Makuuchi, ranking 7th on the all-time list. Tetsujin, who regained his fighting spirit after falling from jūryō, won comfortably in his own sumo match.

Asahifuji, who was promoted to New Juryo at the Kyushu Sumo Tournament starting on the 8th, was presented with a make-up mawashi by Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. A 24-year-old from Mongolia, he is a promising sumo wrestler who quickly rose through the ranks in six places from his first ring.

At the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, Yokozuna Shoryu Toyo, who is currently on hiatus after undergoing surgery on his right knee, defeated Shinkomusubi and Minomi in his first match and started with a victory. It was a nerve-wracking comeback match, but his mentor, Master Tatsunami, and Chairman Hakkaku have high hopes for his recovery in the future.