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Introducing Mongolian Sumo Wrestlers Listed in the Banzuke for the 2025 First Basho
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Ulaanbaatar, December 24, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) has released its Banzuke (a document listing the rankings of professional sumo wrestlers) for the first Grand Sumo tournament in 2025.
A total of 21 Mongolian sumo wrestlers will compete in four different divisions at the Hatsu Basho. Yokozuna Terunofuji G. Gan-Erdene is gearing up to return to the ring in the first tournament of the new year. However, the final call is pending due to reports that his injury has not fully recovered.
Meanwhile, Ozeki Hoshoryu S. Byambasuren will make his attempt for the Yokozuna title next month. Kirishima B. Lkhagvasuren, who was relegated from Ozeki to Sekiwake, has slid further in rank to the top of the right-hand side of the Maegashira division. As his injury showed notable improvement, he expressed eagerness to mount a strong comeback and reclaim his former rank.
In addition, Tamashoho E. Enkhmanlai will make his debut in the Makunouchi division. Moreover, Goseizan M. Munkh-Od has been promoted to the Sandanme division. There are nine Mongolian wrestlers each in the Makunouchi and Makushita divisions.
The first basho of 2025 will begin on January 12th and end on the 26th. Let's introduce the Mongolian sumo wrestlers listed in the Banzuke.
Makunouchi
Yokozuna Terunofuji G. Gan-Erdene
Ozeki Hoshoryu S. Byambasuren
B-1 Kirishima B. Lkhagvasuren
B-5 Chiyoshoma G. Munkhsaikhan
Z-8 Rooga A. Amarsanaa
B-9 Ooshoma P. Delgerbayar
B-10 Tamawashi B. Munkh-Orgil
Z-12 Oonokatsu B. Choijilsuren
Z-16 Tamashoho E.Enkhmanlai
Juryo
B-8 Mitoryu B. Turbold
B-14 Daishoho Ch. Shijirbayar
Makushita
Z-9 Asaharyu R. Jamiyantogtokh
B-13 Hokutomaru N. Chinzorig
Z-14 Kotokenryu G. Bilguun
Z-16 Kyokukayuu Sh. Dalaibaatar
Z-20 Hokutenkai G. Sukhbat
Z-22 Devanoryu T. Temuulen
B-23 Kazenoumi Ts. Bilguun
Z-28 Seihakuho U. Demidjamts
B-56 Sadanohikari D. Narantsogt
Sandanme
Z-60 Goseizan M. Munkh-Od
