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Once-fearsome <i>ozeki</i> rank no longer sport's 'great barrier'

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Oct 14, 2020

Once-fearsome ozeki rank no longer sport's 'great barrier'

by John Gunning

Wrestlers in sumo's second-highest rank have struggled to emulate the success of their peers in previous generations.

Sumo fans have plenty to look forward to in coming weeks

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Oct 7, 2020

Sumo fans have plenty to look forward to in coming weeks

by John Gunning

There are many aspects of Japan’s national sport that should give hope for the future.

Shodai still in disbelief after winning first championship

Sumo Sep 28, 2020

Shodai still in disbelief after winning first championship

Shodai beat rookie Tobizaru on the final day of the Autumn tournament to clinch his first makuuchi division title with a 13-2 record.

Shodai taking lead into final day after beating Asanoyama

Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 26, 2020

Shodai taking lead into final day after beating Asanoyama

Shodai (12-2) battered Asanoyama (10-4) with an opening shoulder blast, then spun the powerfully built ozeki sideways before pushing him down at the edge.

Sumo experiencing extreme period of parity in final stages of Hakuho's legendary reign

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Sep 23, 2020

Sumo experiencing extreme period of parity in final stages of Hakuho's legendary reign

by John Gunning

With four former ozeki and an incredible ten wrestlers with championship experience still active in the top division, sumo is the very definition of parity right now.

Takakeisho, Shodai part of four-way tie for lead at Autumn Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 23, 2020

Takakeisho, Shodai part of four-way tie for lead at Autumn Basho

With four days remaining in the 15-day tournament, the two upper-ranked wrestlers are even with a pair of up-and-comers.

<i>Ozeki</i> Takakeisho one of six wrestlers tied for lead at Autumn Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 21, 2020

Ozeki Takakeisho one of six wrestlers tied for lead at Autumn Basho

After relinquishing the sole lead a day earlier, Takakeisho fended off shoves from No. 5 maegashira Kiribayama.

Takakeisho remains in lead pack with win on Day 7

Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 19, 2020

Takakeisho remains in lead pack with win on Day 7

Takakeisho is tied at the top of the standings with rank-and-filers Kotoshoho and Tobizaru.

Surprise contender Onosho takes sole possession of lead at Autumn Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 17, 2020

Surprise contender Onosho takes sole possession of lead at Autumn Basho

Ozeki Takakeisho and sekiwake Shodai headline a group of seven wrestlers trailing the unanticipated leader by a win at 4-1

Are ozeki Asanoyama's struggles all in his head?

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Sep 16, 2020

Are ozeki Asanoyama's struggles all in his head?

by John Gunning

Called out by former yokozuna Asashoryu after a poor start to the Autumn Basho, the highly anticipated ozeki needs to clear his mind in order to reach sumo's top level.

Takakeisho takes first loss on Day 3 of autumn meet

Basho Reports Sep 15, 2020

Takakeisho takes first loss on Day 3 of autumn meet

Six wrestlers lead the field with unbeaten records, while July champion Terunofuji earned his first win of the tournament over Asanoyama.

Ozeki Asanoyama drops to 0-2 at Autumn Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Sep 14, 2020

Ozeki Asanoyama drops to 0-2 at Autumn Basho

The 26-year-old ozeki was dealt a huge blow by a rank-and-filer on Day 2.

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