In a year filled with upsets and surprise champions, the final grand sumo tournament of 2022 is continuing the trend by roaring out of the blocks with wild and unpredictable action in the ring.
While it’s impossible to guess the final destination of the Emperor’s Cup after just three of 15 days, some of the men who will ultimately vie for glory are already asserting themselves.
Fittingly, the high intensity of the ongoing tournament has been matched by early front-runners known for their fast-paced and nonstop aggressive style.