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NAGOYA GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 5, 2023
Heat is on for most anticipated Nagoya tournament in years
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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 28, 2023
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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 27, 2022
Ichinojo's deserved first title rescues virus-struck Nagoya Basho
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
SUMO / 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.
Japan Times
SUMO / 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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2022
Ironman Tamawashi pulls out due to COVID-19; JSA may officially keep consecutive match streak alive
The 37-year-old Mongolian wrestler's streak of 1,448 consecutive contests fought since his sumo debut in January 2004 is the fourth longest all-time.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 20, 2022
COVID-19 outbreaks in sumo stables disrupt Nagoya meet
No. 2 maegashira, Kotonowaka, is one of 49 wrestlers from the two stables who either caught the virus or came into close contact with someone testing positive.
Japan Times
SUMO / 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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
SUMO / Regional Voices: Chubu
Jul 18, 2022
1972 Nagoya Basho a key turning point for foreign sumo wrestlers
The year was pivotal, marking the return of Okinawa to Japan and the normalizing of diplomatic ties between Japan and China.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 17, 2022
Terunofuji survives scare to join Nagoya leaders
Seven-time champion Terunofuji endured more than two minutes of action in the ring punctuated by a 10-minute break after opponent Wakamotoharu's mawashi belt came undone.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 16, 2022
Mitakeumi forced to leave Nagoya meet after COVID-19 case within stable
Mitakeumi needed a winning record of eight wins or more to stay at the sport's second-highest rank but struggled at Dolphins Arena after going 2-4 in his first six days.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2022
Ichinojo bulldozes Mitakeumi to maintain perfect record
A day after overpowering yokozuna Terunofuji, Ichinojo delivered another commanding performance.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 13, 2022
Terunofuji back on track with third straight win in Nagoya
The lone yokozuna, who started the meet with an upset loss to komusubi Abi, improved to 3-1 by securing a powerful arm bar throw win over No. 2 maegashira Kotonowaka.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2022
Terunofuji edges Takanosho for second win as Shodai and Mitakeumi lose
Five rank-and-file wrestlers kept their perfect record at Dolphins Arena, but both demotion-threatened ozeki suffered defeats as they bid to stay at the sport's second-highest rank.
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Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
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