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Sumo: 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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Le Parisien

“My body is no longer up to par”: Japan's only sumo grandmaster retires

Sumo wrestler Terunofuji temporarily leaves this ancient Japanese sport without “yokuzuna”, the supreme rank of sumo.

2 months ago·Paris, France

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South China Morning Post

Terunofuji, Japan’s only sumo grandmaster, to retire after ‘tough 14 years’

Mongolian-born 33-year-old has been only active yokozuna for more than three years, but injuries mean his body ‘isn’t up to sumo’ any longer.

2 months ago·Hong Kong

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Japan Today

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…

2 months ago·Sakado, Japan

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NHK World

Sources: Sumo Yokozuna Terunofuji to retire from competition

Sources from the sumo world say Yokozuna, or Grand Champion, Terunofuji is set to retire from competition after deciding he is no longer fit enough to complete a 15-day grand tournament.

2 months ago·Tokyo, Japan

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