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January champion Daieisho back among sumo's elite for March Basho

Sumo Mar 1, 2021

January champion Daieisho back among sumo's elite for March Basho

It will be his first time in sumo's three sanyaku ranks below yokozuna since he went 5-10 as a sekiwake in September.

Daieisho basks in glow of first top-division championship

Sumo Jan 25, 2021

Daieisho basks in glow of first top-division championship

A tenacious pusher and thruster, Daieisho is set to be promoted back to sumo's third-highest rank of sekiwake, which he previously held for just a single tournament in September.

Confident Daieisho wraps up first Emperor's Cup on final day

Basho Reports | New Year Basho Jan 24, 2021

Confident Daieisho wraps up first Emperor's Cup on final day

The Oitekaze stable wrestler, who turned heads with a clean sweep over the elite sanyaku ranks to start the tournament, became the Emperor's Cup winner from Saitama Prefecture.

Daieisho takes slim lead into final day of New Year Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 23, 2021

Daieisho takes slim lead into final day of New Year Basho

Daieisho's victory, over No. 4 maegashira Tamawashi, left him and ozeki Shodai as the only two wrestlers in title contention.

Shodai and Daieisho win to stay in two-way title race after Day 13

Basho Reports Jan 22, 2021

Shodai and Daieisho win to stay in two-way title race after Day 13

The two wrestlers headed into the final weekend of the New Year Basho tied at 11 wins each as four others trailed behind at 9-4.

Daieisho, Shodai remain tied atop standings at New Year Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 21, 2021

Daieisho, Shodai remain tied atop standings at New Year Basho

Ozeki Asanoyama was unable to keep pace with the leaders at the 15-day meet, however, dropping two wins back with a loss to sekiwake Terunofuji.

Shodai moves into joint lead with Daieisho after dramatic redo

Basho Reports Jan 20, 2021

Shodai moves into joint lead with Daieisho after dramatic redo

Ozeki Shodai moved into a tie for first place Wednesday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament after the overnight leader, No. 1 maegashira Daieisho, took his second loss of the meet. Shodai defeated No. 5 Okinoumi in less-than-decisive fashion after being made to redo ...

Daieisho holds onto outright lead after win on Day 10

Basho Reports Jan 19, 2021

Daieisho holds onto outright lead after win on Day 10

The top-ranked maegashira stayed one win ahead of Shodai as poorly performing ozeki Takakeisho withdrew from the January meet with an ankle injury.

Daieisho suffers first loss of New Year Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 18, 2021

Daieisho suffers first loss of New Year Basho

Daieisho's loss allowed ozeki Shodai to move within one win of the lead.

Daieisho alone in first place after improving to 7-0 at New Year Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 16, 2021

Daieisho alone in first place after improving to 7-0 at New Year Basho

Daieisho's win improved his career record against Takanosho to 3-3, and completed his clean sweep of the three sanyaku ranks below yokozuna.

Daieisho and Akiseyama unbeaten after six days as Meisei loses

Basho Reports Jan 15, 2021

Daieisho and Akiseyama unbeaten after six days as Meisei loses

The two maegashira stayed ahead of the pack at Ryogoku Kokugikan as the New Year Basho headed toward the weekend midway point.

Daieisho maintains perfect start on Day 5 of New Year Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 14, 2021

Daieisho maintains perfect start on Day 5 of New Year Basho

Daieisho, who beat the three current ozeki over the tournament's first three days, remained in a three-way tie for the lead.

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