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KISENOSATO

LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Feb 13, 2017
Kisenosato becomes Japan's 72nd yokozuna
Kisenosato has been officially promoted to the position of 72nd grand champion in sumo history.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Feb 6, 2017
Let's discuss Kisenosato, Japan's new yokozuna
Kisenosato is the only Japanese-born wrestler of the four current yokozuna — a designation that will carry enormous expectations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 28, 2017
2017: a year for sumo nostalgia
On Jan. 22, 30-year-old ozeki (champion) Kisenosato (real name Yutaka Hagiwara) emerged victorious in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with an outstanding record of 14 wins and only one loss. His promotion to history's 72nd yokozuna (grand champion) was confirmed by the Japan Sumo Association three...
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 27, 2017
Yokozuna Kisenosato carries out first ring-entry ceremony
New yokozuna Kisenosato performed his first ring-entry ceremony on Friday before a large crowd of around 18,000 at Meiji Shrine.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 25, 2017
Kisenosato becomes first Japanese-born yokozuna in almost two decades
Unlike during tournaments, an occasional smile crept across Kisenosato's face.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 23, 2017
Kisenosato set to gain promotion, becoming first Japan-born yokozuna in 19 years
Ozeki Kisenosato is set to become the first Japanese-born yokozuna in 19 years after a Japan Sumo Association advisory body recommended his promotion on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 22, 2017
Kisenosato boosts case for promotion to yokozuna
Ozeki Kisenosato came one step closer to becoming yokozuna as he twisted down hard-shoving Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho on Sunday, the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 21, 2017
Ozeki Kisenosato clinches first title
Ozeki Kisenosato dispatched maegashira Ichinojo on Saturday and then cashed in on a slip-up by yokozuna Hakuho to capture his long-awaited first championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 20, 2017
Leader Kisenosato improves to 12-1 as Goeido withdraws from tournament
Kisenosato's hopes of capturing his first championship title were given another boost after his scheduled opponent on Friday, fellow ozeki Goeido, withdrew from the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2017
Kisenosato remains in control of title chase
Ozeki Kisenosato took another major step toward his first championship title with a win over Ikioi Thursday, keeping him in sole possession of the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2017
Ozeki Kisenosato tops Endo to keep slim lead
Perennial bridesmaid Kisenosato dug himself out of a hole to maintain a one-win advantage, while Kakuryu became the second yokozuna to withdraw from the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, the 11th day of the 15-day basho.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 16, 2017
Kisenosato, Hakuho both lose on day of shocks
Ozeki Kisenosato surrendered his lead at the top of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, but Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho also fell for his second straight defeat on Monday, the tourney's ninth day.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2017
Loss for Hakuho puts Kisenosato in control
Yokozuna Hakuho suffered a stunning upset, handing ozeki Kisenosato the sole lead on Sunday as the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament passed the halfway mark after eight days.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 14, 2017
Steady Kisenosato wins to maintain share of lead with Hakuho
Ozeki Kisenosato and yokozuna Hakuho took different paths to maintain their share of the lead on Saturday, the seventh day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 13, 2017
Hakuho, Kisenosato maintain perfect marks
Yokozuna Hakuho and ozeki Kisenosato showed convincing outings to preserve their perfect records on the sixth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, when three rank-and-filers lost ground with their first defeats.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 12, 2017
Kisenosato, Hakuho among unbeatens
Ozeki Kisenosato and yokozuna Hakuho were forced to work hard for their wins Thursday to remain in a five-way lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 11, 2017
Kisenosato keeps perfect record after overturned call
Kisenosato momentarily appeared to have suffered his first loss at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament as the referee erroneously declared his opponent the winner of their bout Wednesday, but the decision was soon corrected to give the ozeki a 4-0 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 10, 2017
Kisenosato continues strong start at tourney
Veteran ozeki Kisenosato remained in the lead along with a pair of yokozuna on Tuesday, the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 27, 2016
Japanese ozeki set sights on becoming yokozuna in 2017
Three Japanese ozeki were in contention for promotion to yokozuna in 2016, raising hopes that a homegrown wrestler may reach sumo's top rank for the first time in nearly two decades.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 24, 2016
Yokozuna Kakuryu back atop standings
Yokozuna Kakuryu got back on the winning track on Thursday, the 12th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, where he regained his sole lead with an 11-1 record.
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Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
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Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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