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The Mainichi
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Sumo: Ex-yokozuna Hakuho set to announce JSA retirement next week
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former yokozuna Hakuho is expected to hold a press conference on June 9 to announce his retirement from the Japan Sumo Association. Multiple association sources said Monday the Mongolian-born 40-year-old, now known as elder Miyagino, will leave the ancient sport's governing body amid uncertainty about the future of his scandal-hit Miyagino stable. The stable has been closed since April 2024 after Miyagino's protege Hokuseiho was found to have physically abused two junior wrestlers. Wrestlers and elders from the Miyagino stable transferred to the Isegahama stable indefinitely after the closure. Hakuho, a winner of 45 elite-level championships and 1,187 matches, both all-time records, retired from competition in September 2021 and became a stablemaster the following July. He was found responsible and punished over the violent acts committed by the Mongolian-born, Hokkaido-raised Hokuseiho, who retired from sumo over the scandal.
Kyodo News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Ex-yokozuna Hakuho set to announce JSA retirement next week
KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 14:18 | Sports, All Former yokozuna Hakuho is expected to hold a press conference on June 9 to announce his retirement from the Japan Sumo Association. Multiple association sources said Monday the Mongolian-born 40-year-old, now known as elder Miyagino, will leave the ancient sport's governing body amid uncertainty about the future of his scandal-hit Miyagino stable. The stable has been closed since April 2024 after Miyagino's protege Hokuseiho was found to have physically abused two junior wrestlers. Wrestlers and elders from the Miyagino stable transferred to the Isegahama stable indefinitely after the closure. Hakuho, a winner of 45 elite-level championships and 1,187 matches, both all-time records, retired from competition in September 2021 and became a stablemaster the following July. He was found responsible and punished over the violent acts committed by the Mongolian-born, Hokkaido-raised Hokuseiho, who retired from sumo over the scandal. Related coverage: Ex-yokozuna Hakuho set to retire from Japan Sumo Association: source
The Mainichi
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Ex-yokozuna Hakuho set to retire from Japan Sumo Association: source
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former yokozuna Hakuho plans to retire from the Japan Sumo Association amid uncertainty about the future of his scandal-hit Miyagino stable, a source with knowledge of the matter said Friday. The Mongolian-born winner of a record 45 elite-level championships was serving as the Miyagino stablemaster when it was closed in April 2024 after then top-division grappler Hokuseiho was found to have physically abused two junior wrestlers. Wrestlers and elders from the Miyagino stable transferred to the Isegahama stable indefinitely after the closure. More than a year later, the future of the Miyagino stable has yet to be seriously discussed by the association's board of directors, largely due to a belief that its reopening will not be feasible, according to a source. The status of the stable is expected to be discussed at an extraordinary board meeting on Monday. If the retirement of the 40-year-old former grand champion, now known as elder Miyagino, is made official, he is likely to hold a press conference a week later. Hakuho retired from competition in September 2021 and became a stablemaster the following July. He was found responsible and punished over the violent behavior of the Mongolian-born, Hokkaido-raised Hokuseiho, who retired from sumo over the scandal.
Kyodo News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Ex-yokozuna Hakuho set to retire from Japan Sumo Association: source
KYODO NEWS - 12 hours ago - 22:29 | Sports, All, Japan Former yokozuna Hakuho plans to retire from the Japan Sumo Association amid uncertainty about the future of his scandal-hit Miyagino stable, a source with knowledge of the matter said Friday. The Mongolian-born winner of a record 45 elite-level championships was serving as the Miyagino stablemaster when it was closed in April 2024 after then top-division grappler Hokuseiho was found to have physically abused two junior wrestlers. Wrestlers and elders from the Miyagino stable transferred to the Isegahama stable indefinitely after the closure. More than a year later, the future of the Miyagino stable has yet to be seriously discussed by the association's board of directors, largely due to a belief that its reopening will not be feasible, according to a source. The status of the stable is expected to be discussed at an extraordinary board meeting on Monday. If the retirement of the 40-year-old former grand champion, now known as elder Miyagino, is made official, he is likely to hold a press conference a week later. Hakuho retired from competition in September 2021 and became a stablemaster the following July. He was found responsible and punished over the violent behavior of the Mongolian-born, Hokkaido-raised Hokuseiho, who retired from sumo over the scandal. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato becomes yokozuna at record pace after 13 tournaments FEATURE: Ukrainian kids practice sumo free from missile attack fears
Kyodo News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Ex-yokozuna Hakuho set to retire from Japan Sumo Association: source
KYODO NEWS - 1 minutes ago - 22:29 | Sports, All, Japan Former yokozuna Hakuho plans to retire from the Japan Sumo Association amid uncertainty about the future of his scandal-hit Miyagino stable, a source with knowledge of the matter said Friday. The Mongolian-born winner of a record 45 elite-level championships was serving as the Miyagino stablemaster when it was closed in April 2024 after then top-division grappler Hokuseiho was found to have physically abused two junior wrestlers. Wrestlers and elders from the Miyagino stable transferred to the Isegahama stable indefinitely after the closure. More than a year later, the future of the Miyagino stable has yet to be seriously discussed by the association's board of directors, largely due to a belief that its reopening will not be feasible, according to a source. The status of the stable is expected to be discussed at an extraordinary board meeting on Monday. If the retirement of the 40-year-old former grand champion, now known as elder Miyagino, is made official, he is likely to hold a press conference a week later. Hakuho retired from competition in September 2021 and became a stablemaster the following July. He was found responsible and punished over the violent behavior of the Mongolian-born, Hokkaido-raised Hokuseiho, who retired from sumo over the scandal. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato becomes yokozuna at record pace after 13 tournaments FEATURE: Ukrainian kids practice sumo free from missile attack fears
