Although diminutive by sumo standards, the makuuchi division's Tobizaru, whose ring name means "flying monkey," nearly defied the odds last month to become the first wrestler in 106 years to win the Emperor's Cup in his top-division debut. The 28-year-old out of Oitekaze stable made ...
JSA pulls off another successful tournament in COVID-19 era
After managing a second basho with fans at Ryogoku Kokugikan, the Japan Sumo Association still faces a number of challenges going forward.
Shodai, who won his first makuuchi division title in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, was promoted to the second-highest rank of ozeki on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Japanese fighting out of the Tokitsukaze stable becomes the first newly promoted ozeki since Asanoyama in March and the ...
Shodai beat rookie Tobizaru on the final day of the Autumn tournament to clinch his first makuuchi division title with a 13-2 record.
After falling short of the finish line in recent tournaments, the sekiwake stepped up to hold off upstart rookie Tobizaru and claim the championship at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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.
Shodai downs Takakeisho, shares lead with Tobizaru after Day 13
Just two wrestlers stood at 11-2 following Friday's action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
A quiet day at the basho: Sumo wrestles on, without the crowd's loud roar
Even sumo’s notoriously loyal fan base seems rattled by the risk of infection in a closed arena, despite the Kokugikan's anti-coronavirus measures, which includes reducing the number of tickets being sold.
Rookie Tobizaru picks up 10th victory at Autumn Basho to stay in title hunt
Ozeki Takakeisho and sekiwake Shodai each retained their share of the overnight lead.
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.
Five wrestlers stood at 8-2 after the 10th day of action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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.
