Juryo wrestler Wakaikari withdraws from the tournament on the 12th day of the New Year tournament after a strong performance of 9 wins and 2 losses but with an injury to his left arm (Kyodo News)

Wakaikari (19), ranked 13th in the East Juryo division of sumo wrestling - real name Saito Seigo, from Kyoto Prefecture, Isenomi stable - was absent from the Hatsu Basho on the 23rd, the 12th day of the tournament. He had hurt his upper left arm when he lost to Shishi on the 11th day. This is his second tournament in the Juryo division and he has been doing well so far, with 9 wins and 2 losses. Wakaikari's absence is the second