Just… Josh Jan 31, 2025
eBay, or the internet in general, can be a magical place. I found these guys and my #sumo heart had to have them.

#Tamawashi #Tobizaru
The Japan TimesAug 12, 2023
The status of ōzumo as a major professional sport makes the ongoing lack of independent professionals who can provide immediate medical care ringside all the more indefensible. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/09/sumo/sumo-rugby-medical-care/?utm_content=buffer12eba&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #sumo #takeshikizu #tobizaru #rugby
Sumo still failing to provide adequate medical care for wrestlers

An incident involving maegashira Tobizaru at the ongoing regional tour shows that sumo lags behind other sports, including rugby, in emergency treatment.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesJul 11, 2023
Terunofuji, who was upset by No. 1 Nishikigi the previous day, dropped to 1-2 at Dolphins Arena after Tobizaru's belt partially unraveled in the grand champion's hands, making it difficult for him to utilize his grip. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/07/11/sumo/basho-reports/nagoya-basho-2023-day-3/?utm_content=buffer534d7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #sports #bashoreports #nagoyagrandsumotournament #terunofuji #tobizaru
Tobizaru hands Terunofuji second straight upset loss in Nagoya

Of the three promotion-seeking sekiwake, only Daieisho remained unbeaten following losses by Hoshoryu and Wakamotoharu on Day 3.

The Japan Times