Miyabiyama Tetsushi most short-lived "ōzeki" on record (not counting wrestlers who have quickly been promoted to "yokozuna"). Miyabiyama sat out the two tournaments following his demotion with an injury, and so had to start all over again from the "maegashira" ranks. In January 2003 he looked to have earned his first ever "kinboshi" or gold star and to have defeated "yokozuna" Takanohana for the first time in eleven attempts with a rare counter-attacking "nichonage" throw but although the referee declared him the winner the judges ordered a rematch, which he lost. (The Sumo Association was inundated with calls of protest from the
Sport in Cardiff certain participating nations. In 2008/09, 61% of Cardiff residents regularly participated in sport and active recreation, the highest percentage out of all 22 local authorities in Wales. Cardiff plays host to many high-profile sporting events at a local, national and international level. In recognition of the city's commitment to sport for all, Cardiff was awarded the title of European City of Sport 2009. Organised sports have been held in the city since the early 19th century. Cardiff Arms Park (), in central Cardiff, is among the world's most famous venues—being the scene of three Welsh Grand Slams in the 1970s