A former amateur yokozuna, Hidetora Hanada, has decided against turning pro. This decision means sumo will miss out on a potential superstar. The choice was not made lightly, as Hanada was still considering his options right up until the deadline.

Further details about Hanada's decision are available from Japanese media reports. These reports indicate that the former amateur yokozuna took his time in making a decision, weighing his options carefully.

The outcome of Hanada's decision is now clear, but for more information on his choice and what it means for sumo, readers can refer to the original report.