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KOTOSHOGIKU

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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 18, 2020
Popular rikishi Kotoshogiku and Gagamaru retire from sumo
Veteran ozeki Kotoshogiku hanging up his mawashi means there are now only four men in makuuchi still active who reached the sportu2019s top division before the start of 2010.
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SUMO
Nov 15, 2020
Former ozeki and 15-year makuuchi stalwart Kotoshogiku retires
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku, the oldest wrestler in sumo's top two divisions, has officially retired from competition and will take on the role of a toshiyori elder under the name Hidenoyama at the Sadogatake stable, the Japan Sumo Association said Sunday.
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SUMO
Nov 14, 2020
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku to retire from sumo
The oldest active sekitori, or a member of the two upper divisions in sumo, Kotoshogiku made his debut in January 2002 and earned promotion to ozeki in 2011.
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SUMO
Jan 21, 2020
Kotoshogiku experienced brief but memorable time in spotlight
There are eight active wrestlers who have spent time at sumo's second-highest rank.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2019
Shodai handed first tourney loss
Hometown favorite Kotoshogiku picked up his first win of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, defeating previously unbeaten overnight leader Shodai and pulling him back to the pack.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 20, 2019
Title to be decided on final day
Yokozuna Kakuryu reclaimed the sole lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday as yokozuna rival Hakuho suffered a shock loss to former ozeki Kotoshogiku with one day remaining at the 15-day tournament.
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SUMO
Jul 4, 2019
Title appears up for grabs at upcoming Nagoya Basho
Commentators often divide sumo into eras, each defined by its outstanding rivalry.
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SUMO / Basho reports
May 14, 2019
Kakuryu wins as three ozeki beaten
Yokozuna Kakuryu earned his third straight win on Tuesday and gained some breathing room as all three ozeki were defeated on Day 3 of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 14, 2018
Mitakeumi improves to 7-0, maintains lead
Sekiwake Mitakeumi stayed unbeaten Saturday to hold onto the sole lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 16, 2018
Kakuryu whips former ozeki to stay tied for top spot with Kaisei
Yokozuna Kakuryu remained on top of the heap on Friday, the sixth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, with a solid win over former ozeki Kotoshogiku.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 13, 2018
Kakuryu stays tied for lead with victory over Tamawashi
Yokozuna Kakuryu picked up another victory on Tuesday to remain undefeated on the third day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2018
Kakuryu holds off rival Kotoshogiku, improves to 6-0
Yokozuna Kakuryu survived a tough battle to retain his share of the lead on Friday, the sixth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 19, 2017
Goeido stays ahead of pack with 9-1 record
Ozeki Goeido remains the act to beat after he improved to 9-1 on Tuesday with five days remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2017
Kotoshogiku maintains perfect record
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku cruised to his fourth win on Wednesday, the fourth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 12, 2017
Kotoshogiku outmuscles Harumafuji
Harumafuji's plea for a timeout went unanswered at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 25, 2017
Leader Terunofuji bolsters title hopes
Injury-hit yokozuna Kisenosato took to the ring but was powerless to prevent his second defeat in two days at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday, when ozeki Terunofuji took the sole lead with one day remaining.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2017
Kisenosato remains in control of title chase
Ozeki Kisenosato took another major step toward his first championship title with a win over Ikioi Thursday, keeping him in sole possession of the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 10, 2017
Kisenosato continues strong start at tourney
Veteran ozeki Kisenosato remained in the lead along with a pair of yokozuna on Tuesday, the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
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SPORTS
Dec 30, 2016
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The Japan Times newsroom selected these sports stories as the most important of 2016.
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SUMO
Dec 27, 2016
Japanese ozeki set sights on becoming yokozuna in 2017
Three Japanese ozeki were in contention for promotion to yokozuna in 2016, raising hopes that a homegrown wrestler may reach sumo's top rank for the first time in nearly two decades.

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