Kota Ibushi taken to hospital after NOAH The New Year 2024
Kota Ibushi needed medical attention following his match at NOAH The New Year 2024.
The 41-year-old defeated Naomichi Marufuji with a Kamigoye to headline the event. However, Ibushi’s performance appeared to be hindered by injuries.
According to Hochi News, Ibushi walked to the back on his own but soon reported he had hurt both ankles early in the match and was in severe pain. He was then taken to hospital in an ambulance and did not speak with media following the show.
“We won’t know the details until after receiving a diagnosis at the hospital,” reads a translation of NOAH director Arihiro Takeda’s comments.
Kota Ibushi defeated Naomichi Marufuji after a Kamigoye in the main event #noah_ghc #wrestleUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/G7lxwpSWJ8
— Pro Wrestling NOAH Global (@noahglobal) January 2, 2024
.@JakeLee19890119 and @noah_kiyomiya entered the ring post-main and gestured for Kota Ibushi to leave the NOAH ring#noah_ghc #wrestleUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/gzDNkHK2Xe
— Pro Wrestling NOAH Global (@noahglobal) January 2, 2024
Kota Ibushi was taken to the hospital after his match against Naomichi Marufuji on #noah_ghc. He injured BOTH ankles and complained about severe pain. 😳
Here's hoping Kota gets through this 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QMIVP1cuzZ
— Jack Cassidy (@RealJackCassidy) January 2, 2024
After the match, Kota Ibushi just couldn't stand up because he has a broken ankle and is working with it for 35 minutes
I can not believe my eyes. A disaster#NOAH_ghchttps://t.co/cmSxD9CVO7
— Peps #MaikaStyle🍧 (@Peps_Wrestling) January 2, 2024
In October, Ibushi spoke with Sports Illustrated about his injury status.
“I cannot say that I am completely better,” said Ibushi, speaking through a translator. “Newer injuries have proven difficult. However, my fighting style will never be limited. I will continue to find a way to fight.”
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