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NEW YEAR GRAND SUMO

Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 29, 2020
Injury-hit Kakuryu proceeds with caution toward New Year meet
Yokozuna Kakuryu held his final practice of the year on Monday ahead of the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, where he hopes to overcome a run of injuries that have forced his withdrawal from the past three meets.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 24, 2020
Takakeisho poised for first shot at yokozuna promotion
Takakeisho, a first-time candidate for promotion to yokozuna, leads the three ozeki in the rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 29, 2020
Tokushoryu's unlikely run among sumo's best surprises
January 2020 served up one of the best sumo tournaments of recent times.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 28, 2020
Ozeki Goeido retires and will start career as sumo elder
Ozeki Goeido has retired as a sumo wrestler and will move on to a new role as an elder at the Sakaigawa stable under the toshiyori name Takekuma, the Japan Sumo Association said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 27, 2020
Tokushoryu revels in improbable basho triumph
A day after a Cinderella story unfolded at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokushoryu spoke about his improbable victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and the whirlwind of emotions that came with his newfound fame.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 26, 2020
Amid tears and laughter, underdog Tokushoryu brings down house after winning maiden title
After a victory no one would have dared predict, Tokushoryu also proved to be a champion in the afterglow on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 26, 2020
Tokushoryu perseveres for first Emperor's Cup of career
Rank-and-filer Tokushoryu overcame all odds at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and beat ozeki Takakeisho in the final bout on Sunday to win his first top-division championship.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 25, 2020
Tokushoryu pulls ahead of Shodai in New Year Basho title race
Unheralded Tokushoryu stands one win away from an improbable championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament after beating Shodai in a battle of the joint overnight leaders on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 24, 2020
Title chase heats up at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament
Rank-and-filers Tokushoryu and Shodai both won on Friday to stay in a tie for the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 23, 2020
Shodai, Tokushoryu still atop leaderboard
Shodai and Tokushoryu each retained their leading records at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, while ozeki Goeido suffered an eighth loss and faces a demotion from the sport's second-highest rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 22, 2020
Shodai, Tokushoryu earn 10th wins
Rank-and-filers Shodai and Tokushoryu maintained their joint lead with one-loss records at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, while ozeki Goeido staved off demotion by avoiding an eighth defeat.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 21, 2020
Shodai still tied for tournament lead
No. 4 maegashira Shodai put on an electric performance at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday to retain his place at the top with fellow rank-and-filer Tokushoryu.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 20, 2020
Shodai maintains share of first place
Rank-and-filer Shodai snapped a seven-bout losing streak against ozeki Takakeisho on Monday to leave himself in a two-way tie for the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2020
Three tied for New Year Basho lead
Takakeisho and Shodai maintained their share of the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday following losses by two of the five joint overnight leaders.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2020
Shodai takes first loss, blowing New Year meet wide open
Rank-and-filer Shodai suffered his first defeat and relinquished his sole lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 17, 2020
Shodai takes control on sixth day
Rank-and-file wrestler Shodai seized the sole lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with a convincing win over former ozeki Tochinoshin on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 16, 2020
Shodai among trio tied for top spot
Shodai headlines a group of three men tied for the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament after besting fellow rank-and-filer Hokutofuji on Thursday in a battle to remain undefeated.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 16, 2020
Kakuryu pulls out of New Year meet, joining Hakuho on injury list
Kakuryu withdrew from the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, joining fellow yokozuna Hakuho on the sidelines due to injury.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2020
Kakuryu suffers second straight loss
New sekiwake Asanoyama took his first loss of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, while yokozuna Kakuryu fell to his third defeat.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 15, 2020
Hakuho pulls out of New Year meet with fever after losing two straight bouts
Hakuho, winner of the Kyushu basho in November and one of two yokozuna on the banzuke for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, withdrew from the first meet of the year on Wednesday.
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