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NAGOYA GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji bounces back to grab first win at Nagoya Basho
Demotion-threatened ozeki Shodai suffered his second straight loss to open the meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 10, 2022
Abi upsets Terunofuji on opening day of Nagoya Basho
Sumo's lone yokozuna as well as two of three second-ranked ozeki suffered losses during Day 1's action at Dolphins Arena.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 8, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji eager to put on show for fans in Nagoya
Terunofuji is the frontrunner in Nagoya, and it'd be no surprise if he finished the fortnight's action with another title under his belt.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 3, 2022
Former ozeki Takayasu and his Tagonoura stable to miss Nagoya Basho
It is the second time an entire stable will sit out a tournament due to COVID-19 infections and the first time since January.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 21, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji bout evokes memories of past sporting greats
Shots of the pair in action captured a moment truly significant to Japan's national sport.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 21, 2021
Mongolian wrestler Terunofuji becomes sumo's 73rd yokozuna
'I will hold on to my unshakeable spirit and aim to foster greater dignity and power as a yokozuna,' Terunofuji said in a speech.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 19, 2021
Terunofuji to become sumo's 73rd yokozuna
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Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 19, 2021
Fear of retirement drove Hakuho to record 45th championship
Hakuho had staked his career on his performance in Nagoya, vowing to retire if he failed to meet expectations.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 18, 2021
Hakuho defeats Terunofuji to clinch Nagoya title with perfect record
The current yokozuna defeated the yokozuna-in-waiting in a dramatic Day 15 finale to earn his record-extending 45th championship and first since March 2020.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 17, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect to set stage for thrilling finale in Nagoya
Title contenders Hakuho and Terunofuji stayed unbeaten Saturday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, setting up a tantalizing final-day battle for the championship.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 16, 2021
Terunofuji poised for yokozuna promotion with 13th win in Nagoya
The ozeki is tied with yokozuna Hakuho for the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with two days to go.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2021
Unbeaten Hakuho and Terunofuji remain perfect after 12 days
Because the leaders will square off over the weekend, both can't finish with three losses, effectively eliminating their two closest title pursuers.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect, opening three-win gap in title race
No. 11 Kotonowaka suffered a damaging loss which all but ensured the title will go to one of the two undefeated leaders.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 13, 2021
Joint leaders Hakuho and Terunofuji cruise to 10th wins in Nagoya
Yokozuna Hakuho took another step toward a record 45th Emperor's Cup by dispatching No. 5 maegashira Okinoumi in the final bout of Day 10.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji remain on collision course in Nagoya
Joint leaders Hakuho and Terunofuji remained unbeaten Monday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, easily handling rank-and-file opponents to preserve a two-win buffer at the head of the pack.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect at head of field on Day 8
The Nagoya Basho headed into its second week with the sport's lone yokozuna — and the leading candidate to join him at the top rank — tied for the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2021
Hakuho downs tricky Tobizaru, stays even with unbeaten Terunofuji
The yokozuna outlasted his opponent in an unusual bout to cap off Saturday's action at Dolphins Arena.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 9, 2021
Front-running Hakuho and Terunofuji remain unbeaten in Nagoya
The 29-year-old Terunofuji, who is seeking a third straight grand tournament championship, easily defeated No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 8, 2021
Yokozuna Hakuho and Terunofuji remain undefeated in Nagoya
Their Day 5 wins left the pair as the only two wrestlers with perfect records.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 7, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji survive scares to stay perfect on Day 4
Hakuho, who had knee surgery in March, needed all his agility and survival instincts to deny No. 2 maegashira Takanosho an upset in the day's last bout.
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