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Japan Times reported that the May tournament winner underwent two emergency surgeries last week following a practice injury. The sekiwake remains hospitalized and will miss the July meet.
Japan TimesWakatakakage, winner of the May tournament, was rushed to hospital last week after an injury during practice and underwent two emergency femoral compartment syndrome surgeries. He underwent two emergency femoral compartment syndrome surgeries that lasted five hours in total. The veteran sekiwake will miss the entire Nagoya tournament.
Reports indicate he remains in hospital and may require further operations before discharge.
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