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Ichinojo's deserved first title rescues virus-struck Nagoya Basho

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Jul 27, 2022

Ichinojo's deserved first title rescues virus-struck Nagoya Basho

by John Gunning

The Minato stable man’s debut championship brought not only relief but genuine joy, as he is one of the most affable and likeable figures in Japan’s national sport.

Ichinojo sets sights on <i>ozeki</i> after winning first Emperor's Cup

Sumo Jul 25, 2022

Ichinojo sets sights on ozeki after winning first Emperor's Cup

"I want to use the championship as motivation to get back to sanyaku and aim for ozeki," he said.

Ichinojo wins first Emperor's Cup following loss by Terunofuji

Basho Reports Jul 24, 2022

Ichinojo wins first Emperor's Cup following loss by Terunofuji

After coming into Day 15 deadlocked with yokozuna Terunofuji at 11-3, Ichinojo beat fellow maegashira Ura to seal his maiden Emperor's Cup title at 29 years old.

Terunofuji and Ichinojo remain tied for lead after Day 14 losses

Basho Reports Jul 24, 2022

Terunofuji and Ichinojo remain tied for lead after Day 14 losses

The two wrestlers will head into the final day at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, where the field has been ravaged by the coronavirus, with identical 11-3 records.

COVID-19 continues to impact Nagoya Basho as Terunofuji and Ichinojo remain tied atop standings

Sumo / Basho Reports Jul 22, 2022

COVID-19 continues to impact Nagoya Basho as Terunofuji and Ichinojo remain tied atop standings

A wave of seven more coronavirus withdrawals hit the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.

Terunofuji dominates and Ichinojo escapes on Day 12 in Nagoya

Sumo / Basho Reports Jul 21, 2022

Terunofuji dominates and Ichinojo escapes on Day 12 in Nagoya

Terunofuji's 10th win kept him tied with Ichinojo, who did well to avoid an ambush in his own bout.

Terunofuji overpowers Sadanoumi to tie with 3 others for lead

Basho Reports Jul 19, 2022

Terunofuji overpowers Sadanoumi to tie with 3 others for lead

The Mongolian-born grand champion, bidding for his eighth Emperor's Cup, wrapped up the maegashira at the jump and bulldozed him straight back over the straw.

Terunofuji too much for Endo on Day 9 in Nagoya

Sumo / Basho Reports Jul 18, 2022

Terunofuji too much for Endo on Day 9 in Nagoya

Terunofuji is tied for the lead at the 15-day tournament with five other wrestlers including Ichinojo and Kotonowaka, both No. 2 maegashira.

Shodai ends Ichinojo's perfect run after seven days at Nagoya tourney

Sumo / Basho Reports Jul 16, 2022

Shodai ends Ichinojo's perfect run after seven days at Nagoya tourney

Ichinojo had beaten yokozuna Terunofuji as well as ozeki Takakeisho and Mitakeumi over the past three days but the struggling Shodai showed what he is capable of in Nagoya.

Ichinojo bulldozes Mitakeumi to maintain perfect record

Sumo / Basho Reports Jul 15, 2022

Ichinojo bulldozes Mitakeumi to maintain perfect record

A day after overpowering yokozuna Terunofuji, Ichinojo delivered another commanding performance.

Ichinojo takes down yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 5 at Nagoya Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Jul 14, 2022

Ichinojo takes down yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 5 at Nagoya Basho

No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo outmuscled yokozuna Terunofuji to maintain his perfect record and take the sole lead after five days of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday. Four rank-and-file wrestlers are chasing Ichinojo at 4-1, while two demotion-threatened ozeki — Shodai and ...

Yokozuna Terunofuji gets badly needed win to stay close to leaders

Basho Reports Mar 16, 2022

Yokozuna Terunofuji gets badly needed win to stay close to leaders

New ozeki Mitakeumi and former ozeki Takayasu share the lead at 4-0 after six wrestlers started Wednesday with unbeaten records.

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