It looks like we have another in-tournament retirement in sumo-Nikkan Sports reports Tochinoshin submitted retirement paperwork today to the Japan Sumo Association and has officially withdrawn from the May Tournament, finishing with an 0-6 record. The former Ozeki, originally from the country of Georgia, announced he will not remain in the Association in another role due to apparently not having full Japanese citizenship.
Tochinoshin finishes his career with 6 championships including one Emperor’s Cup, 11 Special Prizes and 2 Gold Star Victories. His final career record is 681-615-106 (win-loss-absent). He was demoted from the top tier after January following a string of losing tournaments and a withdrawal due to injuries. Retirement ceremony plans are pending.
UPDATE: The retirement has been confirmed via the Nihon Sumo Kyokai English website. Final match today is recorded as a loss by default/withdrawal.
