In sumo, NHK has learned that former Sekiwake Terao died on Sunday. Sources say he died at a hospital in Tokyo. He was 60. He was known for his relentless tsuppari thrusts.
Terao made his debut in 1979 and gained popularity for his fierce thrusts from his slim body. He was promoted to the third-highest rank of Sekiwake in 1989.
He had many accomplishments during his career spanning more than 23 years. These include the fourth-highest number of career bouts at 1,795 and the fourth-highest number of bouts without an absence in the top Makuuchi division at 1,063. He was also in the Makuuchi division for 93 tournaments, the sixth-highest.
He took the name Shikoroyama after retirement and became a stable master.
He trained as "oyakata" coach former Komusubi Homasyo and Komusubi Abi, who won his first championship at the Kyushu grand sumo tournament last year.
Terao made his debut in 1979 and gained popularity for his fierce thrusts from his slim body. He was promoted to the third-highest rank of Sekiwake in 1989.
He had many accomplishments during his career spanning more than 23 years. These include the fourth-highest number of career bouts at 1,795 and the fourth-highest number of bouts without an absence in the top Makuuchi division at 1,063. He was also in the Makuuchi division for 93 tournaments, the sixth-highest.
He took the name Shikoroyama after retirement and became a stable master.
He trained as "oyakata" coach former Komusubi Homasyo and Komusubi Abi, who won his first championship at the Kyushu grand sumo tournament last year.
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Former Sekiwake Terao, known for his relentless tsuppari thrusts, died at age 60 in Tokyo. A sumo veteran since 1979, he was renowned for his fierce style from a slim build. He held the fourth-highest number of career bouts (1,795) and bouts without absence in Makuuchi division (1,063), competing
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231218_01/
Date: Dec. 18, 2023
Created: 2023/12/18 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 20:06
Last Read: 2023/12/18 15:24