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KYUSHU GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 27, 2022
Abi triumphs in Kyushu after rare three-way playoff
The first round-robin decider since 1997 saw the No. 9 maegashira claim his first Emperor's Cup after wins over fellow rank-and-filer Takayasu and ozeki Takakeisho.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 27, 2022
Trademark escape puts Takayasu one win from first career title
Ozeki Takakeisho and No. 9 Abi also won to head into the final day at Fukuoka Kokusai Center with a chance to challenge Takayasu for the title.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 25, 2022
Takayasu alone atop standings at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Top-ranked maegashira Takayasu grabbed the outright lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday with a helping hand from ozeki Takakeisho.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 23, 2022
Hoshoryu gains outright lead in Kyushu after Oho's loss
Fighting as a No. 13 maegashira, the 22-year-old Oho was thrust out by No. 9 Abi and joined No. 1 Takayasu on the second rung of the leaderboard at 9-2.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 22, 2022
Hoshoryu beats Shodai, stays tied for lead with Oho on Day 10
The two young wrestlers are neck-and-neck as the final grand sumo tournament of the year enters the home stretch.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 22, 2022
Chiyotairyu looks forward to running restaurant in retirement
While dealing with diabetes, he contested 58 tournaments in the elite makuuchi division, including two while fighting from the three sanyaku ranks below yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2022
Hoshoryu, Takayasu among four wrestlers tied midway at Kyushu meet
Ozeki Takakeisho, the highest-ranked wrestler in Fukuoka, earned his sixth win of the tournament to stay one behind of the leading pack.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2022
Hoshoryu beats Wakamotoharu to stay tied for lead of Fukuoka tourney
The rising star from Mongolia improved to 6-1 with his victory to match Takayasu, Abi and Oho.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 18, 2022
Co-leader Hoshoryu puts skills on display in impressive victory over Daieisho
The 23-year-old nephew of Mongolian great Asashoryu showed off his impressive strength and technique while improving to 5-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2022
Takakeisho bounces back against Ichinojo on Day 5 of Kyushu Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho got back on the winning track on Thursday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, pushing out giant No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 16, 2022
Younger wrestlers stepping up early at wild Kyushu Basho
With the top of the banzuke ratings struggling in Fukuoka, several rikishi are looking to capitalize on strong starts as they chase the last Emperor's Cup of 2022.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2022
Kyushu local Meisei upsets Takakeisho on Day 4
The No. 2 maegashira from Kyushu's Kagoshima Prefecture earned his first win by forcing out ozeki Takakeisho (2-2) on a chaotic Day 4 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2022
Ozeki Takakeisho beaten by Takayasu in first loss at Kyushu meet
Takakeisho (2-1), seeking his third Emperor's Cup, failed to join five unbeaten wrestlers despite forcing former ozeki Takayasu (2-1) to the edge with his opening attacks.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2022
Ozeki pair victorious as Kyushu meet sees no upsets on Day 2
Takakeisho dominated No. 1 maegashira Kotonowaka to stay unbeaten, while demotion-threatened kadoban ozeki Shodai earned his first win against another No. 1, Takayasu.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 13, 2022
Takakeisho dominates while Shodai falters on Day 1
The ozeki pair are sharing top billing in the absence of sumo's lone yokozuna Terunofuji, who withdrew ahead of the 15-day meet at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 11, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji to miss Kyushu tourney due to injury
The seven-time grand tournament winner will finish the year with just one title. The Kyushu meet is the sixth and last tournament of 2022.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 9, 2022
Should the Japan Sumo Association reconsider the Kyushu Basho?
While better ticket sales and increased income could potentially be found elsewhere, the value of holding a tournament in Fukuoka isn't just monetary.
Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 22, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji has surgery on both knees
The Mongolian-born yokozuna, a seven-time tournament winner in the top division, has already left hospital after going under the knife earlier this week.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 19, 2022
JSA welcomes new crop of sumo recruits ahead of Kyushu Basho
Ten wrestlers passed their mandatory health checks at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Tuesday, with eight Japanese newcomers eligible to take part in next month's Fukuoka meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 1, 2021
Much more to come from yokozuna Terunofuji after stunning 2021
Just years removed from the unpaid ranks, the 30-year-old is on the path to becoming one of the most successful foreign-born grand champions in the sport's history.
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