Word from the Japanese sumo press that Yokozuna Hakuho will be kyujo from day 5, citing injuries to both feet and problems with his big toes. Fans will recall that in 2016 he underwent surgery to remove a bone chip from one big toe, and it appears he may have re-injured that toe, and picked up additional new damage to the left foot as well.

With his withdraw, Kotoshogiku picks up a much needed win, but loses a solid chance at an another kinboshi.

We wish Hakuho a speedy recovery.

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