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KYUSHU GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 31, 2018
Hakuho in doubt for Kyushu basho after first post-surgery practice
Yokozuna Hakuho appears a long shot to take part in next month's Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after practicing Wednesday for the first time following knee surgery on Oct. 18.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 31, 2018
Sumo dominance down to heart over matter
The newly-released banzuke (rankings) for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament see Hakuho back in his old familiar 'Yokozuna 1 East' position.
Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 29, 2018
Hakuho in prime position to claim 42nd title in Fukuoka
Mongolian Hakuho will go into next month's Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the summit of the sport's mountain in the top east yokozuna slot, according to the latest ranking released by the Japan Sumo Association on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 17, 2018
Kyushu Basho an underrated gem for fans
Sumo's Autumn Regional Tour has reached Kansai and will continue winding its way westward until it arrives in Yamaguchi prefecture at the end of the month.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 26, 2017
Aminishiki steals show at Kyushu Basho
A day after yokozuna Hakuho wrapped up the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament championship, 13th-ranked Aminshiki provided the final day's drama on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 25, 2017
Hakuho secures 40th career title
Yokozuna Hakuho clinched the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament championship, the 40th title of his illustrious career, on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 24, 2017
Hakuho stays win ahead of two challengers
Yokozuna Hakuho maintained his lead in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after surviving a close bout against Takarafuji on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 24, 2017
Injured Takayasu withdraws from Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Ozeki Takayasu has pulled out of the ongoing Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with three days remaining because of a thigh injury, his stablemaster Tagonoura said Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 23, 2017
Hakuho back on track with quick victory
Yokozuna Hakuho made up for his previous day's defeat by beating Mitakeumi at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, while the two ozeki lost to lower-ranked wrestlers.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 23, 2017
Young rikishi offer new hope for sumo
With Harumafuji's assault scandal seeing sumo's name dragged through the mud once again, a new generation of young wrestlers are looking to lift Japan's ancient national sport out of the muck.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 22, 2017
Hakuho loses perfect record
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho saw his overnight lead trimmed to one win after suffering a shock first defeat at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2017
Hakuho stays perfect at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho stayed unbeaten at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday to remain on course for a record-extending 40th career championship.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2017
Hakuho exhibits strength and poise against Hokutofuji
Yokozuna Hakuho extended his spotless record after the eighth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, taking down Hokutofuji in a blink.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 18, 2017
Unbeaten Hakuho bulldozes Onosho, improves to 7-0 at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho held on to the sole lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, where he defeated Onosho on Saturday to improve to 7-0.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2017
Hakuho whips Tochiozan with display of brute strength
Yokozuna Hakuho improved to 5-0 on Thursday, the fifth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 16, 2017
Terunofuji pulls out of Kyushu tournament with knee injury
Terunofuji pulled out of the ongoing Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament citing a knee injury Thursday, ending the possibility of his immediate return to ozeki status.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2017
Hakuho still perfect after fourth day of tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho stayed unbeaten at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after manhandling Chiyotairyu, while a pair of ozeki also maintained spotless records to stay in a tie for the early lead in Fukuoka on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2017
Six wrestlers still unbeaten as competition heats up
The two yokozuna competing at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament had positive results on Tuesday, with Kisenosato and Hakuho winning convincingly, while Harumafuji was forced to pull out after the alleged assault of a fellow wrestler.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 13, 2017
Kisenosato claims first win; Harumafuji stumbles again
Yokozuna Kisenosato displayed his confidence, beating Onosho at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday for his first win since he returned to the raised ring after missing all or part of the past three meets.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 12, 2017
Kisenosato fluffs lines in comeback; Harumafuji also loses Kyushu opener
Yokozuna Kisenosato's comeback got off to a losing start as he fell to Tamawashi on Sunday, the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Yen rebounds strongly after first slide past ¥160 since 1990
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JAL cancels international flight after captain gets drunk at Dallas hotel
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Golden Week crowds greeted with high temperatures as holiday period kicks off
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Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
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