US EditionSumo: Oho keeps share of lead as Terunofuji's retirement casts shadow
- Grand Champion Terunofuji announced his retirement after an injury-plagued career, as stated by the Japan Sumo Association.
- Terunofuji, a 10-time tournament winner, will remain in the sumo world under the elder name Terunofuji to coach wrestlers.
- His retirement leaves the yokozuna rank vacant for the first time since January 1993, unless Hoshoryu achieves yokozuna promotion this month.
- Terunofuji stated, 'I haven't been able to wrestle the way I hoped to and thought I shouldn't stand on the raised ring anymore' during a press conference.
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Sumo wrestler Terunofuji temporarily leaves this ancient Japanese sport without “yokuzuna”, the supreme rank of sumo.
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Terunofuji retires, leaving sumo without yokozuna for first time in 30 years
Terunofuji is retiring from sumo, the ancient Japanese sport's governing body said Friday, potentially leaving it without a wrestler at the highest rank of yokozuna for the first time in over 30 years. The Mongolian-born 33-year-old has struggled with injuries and withdrew from the ongoing New Year Grand Sumo Tournament…
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