ozeki

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO May 30, 2018

Newly minted ozeki Tochinoshin reaping rewards of fighting spirit

by John Gunning

Yokozuna Kakuryu came from behind to win consecutive tournaments for the first time in his career on Sunday. It was the Mongolian's fifth title overall, drawing him level with well-known names such as Kashiwado, Kaio and Wakanohana III. After a dreadful 2017, when he only managed ...

Sumo Oct 23, 2013

Ex-ozeki Kaio to establish Asakayama stable

Former ozeki Kaio said Tuesday he plans to set up an independent stable separate from the Tomozuna stable under the name of Asakayama as early as next year. The 41-year-old Kaio, who is now known as stable master Asakayama, holds the all-time record for career ...