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KYUSHU GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 29, 2021
Triumphant Terunofuji targets double-digit championships
A day after lifting the Emperor's Cup at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, the Mongolian-born grand champion said he wants to match his 2021 haul of four grand tournament titles next year.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 28, 2021
Flawless Terunofuji finishes with career-first perfect record
After winning his maiden meet at yokozuna in September, Terunofuji is the first wrestler since 32-time champion Taiho in 1962 to win in his first two tournaments as a grand champion.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 25, 2021
Terunofuji defeats Meisei to remain sole leader on Day 12
Yokozuna Terunofuji overpowered sekiwake Meisei at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, holding onto the outright lead with a spotless 12-0 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 24, 2021
Terunofuji outlasts Ichinojo to keep sole lead on Day 11
The 29-year-old powerhouse holds a one-win buffer over ozeki Takakeisho and No. 15 maegashira Abi, who were both victorious on Day 11 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 23, 2021
Terunofuji stays perfect, takes sole lead as Takakeisho beaten
The yokozuna hit double-digit wins at the Kyushu Basho as his ozeki rival fell to sekiwake Meisei during Day 10 in Fukuoka.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 23, 2021
Terunofuji, Takakeisho continue to cruise with ninth straight wins
Terunofuji is in the hunt for his sixth Emperor's Cup after winning September's Autumn meet as a debutant yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 21, 2021
Terunofuji and Takakeisho stay unbeaten in tie for lead on Day 8
Sumo's lone yokozuna clinched a winning record with an untroubled victory over Endo, while the unbeaten ozeki only got past towering Ichinojo through a win by disqualification.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2021
Terunofuji beats Myogiryu to finish first week undefeated
The grand champion shares the lead with Takakeisho, who was also untroubled in his bout on Day 7 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 18, 2021
Terunofuji makes great escape to remain among unbeaten wrestlers at Kyushu Basho
Terunofuji, who entered the 15-day event at Fukuoka Kokusai Center as the sport's lone yokozuna, improved to 5-2 in seven career bouts against Takanosho (2-3).
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2021
Terunofuji downs nemesis to remain undefeated among leaders
The yokozuna and No. 2 maegashira Onosho provided most of the thrills on Day 4's final bout at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 17, 2021
Lack of excitement threatens Kyushu Basho atmosphere
Despite the ongoing meet's seeming openness, there is a sense of inevitability about proceedings in Fukuoka that appears to be draining some of the energy out of the event.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2021
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji beats Wakatakakage handily on Day 3
Wakatakakage went looking for a belt grip but was quickly bundled out by Terunofuji, sumo's only active yokozuna since the retirement of Hakuho at the end of September.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 15, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji hangs on to beat Daieisho on Day 2
The 29-year-old powerhouse needed his strength and composure again in the final bout of Day 2 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2021
Terunofuji starts new era with hard-fought win to open Kyushu Basho
Terunofuji's first-day win at Fukuoka Kokusai Center did not come cheaply as Mongolian Kiribayama kept the grand champion in check to force a long contest.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 12, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji heading into Kyushu Basho with no equal in sight
With Hakuho retired, the Isegahama stable man has a golden chance to cement his own legacy.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 10, 2021
Despite sluggish attendance, Kyushu Basho boasts overwhelming charm
After a two-year absence, the return of professional sumo to Fukuoka offers a chance to reassess the grand tournament schedule's most unique host.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 25, 2019
Hakuho motivated by quest to reach 50 championships
A day after claiming his 43rd career title with a win at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, yokozuna Hakuho said he intends to fight on in pursuit of his 50th championship.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 24, 2019
Hakuho puts finishing touches on 43rd career title
Yokozuna Hakuho finished his championship run at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday with a victory over ozeki Takakeisho at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 23, 2019
Terunofuji endured tough times to get back on track
On a day when yokozuna Hakuho all but sealed his 43rd Emperor's Cup, the biggest news out of Fukuoka concerned a man in sumo's third division.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 23, 2019
Hakuho seals 43rd career title at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho won a record-extending 43rd championship and his first as a naturalized Japanese citizen on Saturday, taking out the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a day to spare.
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