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NAGOYA

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
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2022
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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.
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
LIFE
Jun 19, 2022
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Japan Times
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Jun 19, 2022
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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2022
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