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NAGOYA GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 7, 2021
Sumo's greatest comeback story could end in white rope for Terunofuji
The ozeki will find himself in one of the most exclusive clubs in all of sport if he manages to get the championship — or equivalent — needed to earn yokozuna promotion.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 6, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect on Day 3 in Nagoya
The convincing win at Dolphins Arena is another positive step for yokozuna Hakuho, who will decide whether to continue his storied career based on his performance at the meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 5, 2021
Hakuho outclasses Endo on Day 2 in Nagoya
Yokozuna Hakuho remained undefeated in his comeback from injury at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, using his polished grappling technique to topple rank-and-file opponent Endo.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 4, 2021
Yokozuna-chasing Terunofuji, returning Hakuho win Nagoya openers
Terunofuji is set to win promotion to yokozuna if he can post a championship-caliber record at this meet, while anything less than a solid performance could push Hakuho toward retirement.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 23, 2021
Wrestlers preparing for tough conditions at early Nagoya Basho
With sweltering temperatures and strict restrictions on activities, sumo's first grand tournament outside Tokyo in over a year will challenge rikishi more than usual.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jun 21, 2021
Terunofuji ready to take aim at promotion to yokozuna at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
The 29-year-old's challenge will unfold over 15 days at Nagoya's Dolphins Arena starting from July 4.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 13, 2020
Fans have to turn to other options for their sumo fix during virus-related down period
Books, movies and the internet are among things sumo fans can use to pass time until the action in the ring resumes
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 22, 2019
Kakuryu wakes up a winner after lifting Emperor's Cup in Nagoya
Yokozuna Kakuryu said he woke up to a blissful Monday morning, after winning his sixth top-division title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 21, 2019
Kakuryu beats fellow yokozuna Hakuho on final day to clinch sixth title
Yokozuna Kakuryu won his sixth top-division title by defeating Hakuho at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday and avoiding a playoff with the all-time championship record holder.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 20, 2019
Title to be decided on final day
Yokozuna Kakuryu reclaimed the sole lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday as yokozuna rival Hakuho suffered a shock loss to former ozeki Kotoshogiku with one day remaining at the 15-day tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 20, 2019
Kakuryu suffers first loss, bring him into a tie with Hakuho at 12-1
Yokozuna Kakuryu relinquished his perfect record and his sole lead Friday in a shock loss to No. 7 maegashira Tomokaze at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 18, 2019
Kakuryu holds onto slim lead
Kakuryu maintained his one-win lead over Hakuho at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after both yokozuna prevailed on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 17, 2019
Takayasu pulls out of Nagoya Basho, leaving tournament without an ozeki
Takayasu became the latest ozeki to withdraw from the ongoing Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, meaning all four wrestlers currently at the sport's second-highest rank have pulled out of the fourth meet of the year.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 16, 2019
Kakuryu moves to 10-0 with win
Yokozuna Kakuryu survived a slight scare Tuesday to claim his 10th straight win of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, while Hakuho bounced back from his first loss of the 15-day meet to stay a win behind his fellow yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2019
Hakuho suffers first defeat in Nagoya; Kakuryu remains unbeaten
Hakuho suffered his first loss of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, as fellow yokozuna Kakuryu kept his spotless record to take the sole lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 14, 2019
Yokozuna secure winning records on Day 8
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and Kakuryu each clinched a winning record on Sunday and remained the only undefeated wrestlers at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 13, 2019
Yokozuna move to 7-0
Joint leaders Hakuho and Kakuryu both won again on Saturday to wrap up the first week of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with unbeaten records.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2019
Title chase down to two unbeatens
Yokozuna Hakuho and Kakuryu continued their unbeaten march at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, improving to 6-0 with victories over rank-and-file opponents.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2019
Yokozuna rivals remain unbeaten after fifth day
Yokozuna Kakuryu and Hakuho stayed unbeaten on Thursday to keep their share of the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 11, 2019
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