This morning in Fukuoka, the Isegahama stable master announced that Sekiwake Terunofuji was withdrawing from the Kyushu tournament. Citing deteriorating condition of his left knee, it has been clear since the start of the tournament that Terunofuji had no strength in his legs, and was ineffective on the dohyo. Terunofuji was pushing for 10 wins in order to return to the rank of Ozeki, after failing to gain 8 wins in September at the Aki basho as a kadoban Ozeki, and was demoted.

We hope Terunofuji takes this chance to seek complete medical treatment for his injured knee, and returns to sumo in fighting form.

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