Tournoi d’hiver (kyushu basho) : quatre shindeshi passeront les examens
Winter tournament (kyushu basho): four shindeshi will pass the exams
L’Association japonaise de sumo a officialisé la tenue ce lundi 2 novembre des examens médicaux de recrutement pour quatre prospects.
Parmi eux figure Anatoli Zadroznoi (photo), un Estonien de 19 ans ayant rejoint l'écurie Hidenoyama en août 2025 sur les conseils de l'ancien ozeki Baruto. Actuellement à l'entraînement intensif sur le terrain provisoire de son écurie à Yanagawa, près de Fukuoka, le jeune lutteur s'exerce sous la direction de son oyakata.
Les trois autres candidats regroupent un Mongol de 24 ans destiné à l'écurie Otake, ainsi que deux adolescents de 16 ans rejoignant Shikoroyama.
Pour valider leur admission, tous devront répondre au gabarit exigeant au moins 167 cm et 67 kg.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
The Japan Sumo Association has confirmed that medical examinations for the recruitment of four young men will take place on Monday, November 2.
Among them is Anatoli Zadroznoi (photo), a 19-year-old Estonian who joined the Hidenoyama stable in August 2025 on the advice of the former ozeki Baruto. Currently undergoing intensive training at his stable’s temporary lodgings in Yanagawa, near Fukuoka, the young wrestler is practising under the guidance of his oyakata.
The other three candidates include a 24-year-old Mongolian set to join the Otake stable, as well as two 16-year-olds joining Shikoroyama. To confirm their admission, all applicants must meet the height and weight requirements of at least 167 cm and 67 kg.
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