JSA Confirms Tamawashi Has Degenerative Lumbar Spondylosis and Radiculopathy

Overview

• The Japan Sumo Association announced the diagnosis on December 10 for the 41-year-old makuuchi wrestler.
• Tamawashi withdrew from the ongoing winter tour starting December 8.
• The winter exhibition tour is scheduled to run through December 21.
• A total of 12 wrestlers are currently absent, including yokozuna Ōnosato and komusubi Takayasu.
• The identified conditions are age- and wear-related back and nerve issues that can limit activity.