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Hoshoryu to return at Kyushu sumo tournament after injury layoff
Yokozuna Hoshoryu will return to competition at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan.
The 27-year-old Mongolian-born wrestler withdrew from the May tournament with a right hamstring injury, then missed the July and September meets.
He had knee surgery in July and later rejoined sumo’s regional tour in October.
Hoshoryu said he decided to compete after speaking with his stablemaster and wants fans to see that he has recovered.
The 15-day tournament begins Sunday at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Since becoming a yokozuna in March last year, he has not won an Emperor’s Cup.
If he does not win this tournament, he will tie three former yokozuna for the longest title drought after promotion under the six-tournament calendar introduced in 1958.
Yokozuna Hoshoryu will compete in the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after missing three consecutive tournaments because of leg injuries and surgery.
The 27-year-old said he wants to show fans that he has recovered.
He decided to return after discussing it with his stablemaster, Tatsunami, on Wednesday.
The tournament begins Sunday at Fukuoka Kokusai Center and will be Hoshoryu’s 11th as yokozuna.
He has not won an Emperor’s Cup since his promotion to sumo’s highest rank in March last year.
- Who
- Yokozuna Hoshoryu, a 27-year-old Mongolian-born wrestler.
- What
- He will return to competition at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after missing three consecutive meets.
- When
- The tournament begins Sunday, November 8, 2026. Hoshoryu announced his decision on November 5.
- Where
- The tournament will be held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.
- Why
- He said he wants to show fans that he has regained his health after leg injuries and knee surgery.
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Hoshoryu withdrew midway through the tournament after injuring his right hamstring.
He missed the tournament and later had knee surgery.
Hoshoryu skipped the Autumn tournament.
He joined sumo’s regional tour.
Hoshoryu discussed his return with his stablemaster, Tatsunami, and made the decision.
The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament is scheduled to begin at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
- Age
- 27
- Tournament venue
- Fukuoka Kokusai Center
- Tournament length
- 15 days
- Yokozuna tournaments
- Kyushu will be Hoshoryu’s 11th as yokozuna.
- Last Emperor’s Cup
- He has not won one since his promotion in March 2025.
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What people are saying
I want to show the fans that I'm doing well
I want to show the fans that I'm doing well
After getting injured and having surgery, I was full of frustration
Now I just want the tournament to start as soon as possible. I'm excited.