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SHODAI

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 9, 2020
Terunofuji takes down ozeki Asanoyama on Day 2
Terunofuji (2-0) is marking his return to the sanyaku ranks, the three below yokozuna, for the first time in 17 tournaments.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 8, 2020
Ozeki trio open November Basho with wins
Takakeisho, Asanoyama and Shodai were all victorious during Sunday's Day 1 action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 8, 2020
With no yokozuna, ozeki trio are in November spotlight
With injury forcing two yokozuna out of the upcoming November Grand Sumo Tournament, the three ozeki wrestlers will take the spotlight in the final 15-day tournament of the calendar year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 5, 2020
Healthy yokozuna Hakuho looks ready to reclaim throne
The Miyagino stable man is in position to extend his championship record and pick up an incredible 45th Emperor's Cup.
Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 26, 2020
New ozeki Shodai among headliners for intriguing November Basho
The tournament, normally held in Fukuoka, will be the third straight held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to limit travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 14, 2020
Once-fearsome ozeki rank no longer sport's 'great barrier'
Wrestlers in sumo's second-highest rank have struggled to emulate the success of their peers in previous generations.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 7, 2020
Sumo fans have plenty to look forward to in coming weeks
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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 30, 2020
JSA pulls off another successful tournament in COVID-19 era
After managing a second basho with fans at Ryogoku Kokugikan, the Japan Sumo Association still faces a number of challenges going forward.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 30, 2020
Shodai earns promotion to ozeki after winning first title
Shodai, who won his first makuuchi division title in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, was promoted to the second-highest rank of ozeki on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 28, 2020
Shodai still in disbelief after winning first championship
Shodai beat rookie Tobizaru on the final day of the Autumn tournament to clinch his first makuuchi division title with a 13-2 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 27, 2020
Shodai clinches first-ever title at Autumn Basho
After falling short of the finish line in recent tournaments, the sekiwake stepped up to hold off upstart rookie Tobizaru and claim the championship at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 26, 2020
Shodai taking lead into final day after beating Asanoyama
Shodai (12-2) battered Asanoyama (10-4) with an opening shoulder blast, then spun the powerfully built ozeki sideways before pushing him down at the edge.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 25, 2020
Shodai downs Takakeisho, shares lead with Tobizaru after Day 13
Just two wrestlers stood at 11-2 following Friday's action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 24, 2020
Rookie Tobizaru picks up 10th victory at Autumn Basho to stay in title hunt
Ozeki Takakeisho and sekiwake Shodai each retained their share of the overnight lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2020
Takakeisho, Shodai part of four-way tie for lead at Autumn Basho
With four days remaining in the 15-day tournament, the two upper-ranked wrestlers are even with a pair of up-and-comers.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 22, 2020
Ozeki Takakeisho stays among joint leaders at Autumn Basho
Five wrestlers stood at 8-2 after the 10th day of action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 19, 2020
Takakeisho remains in lead pack with win on Day 7
Takakeisho is tied at the top of the standings with rank-and-filers Kotoshoho and Tobizaru.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 16, 2020
Autumn meet opens up as sekiwake Shodai falls on Day 4
The last unbeaten wrestler in the three sanyaku ranks below yokozuna fell to July Basho champion Terunofuji, while ozeki Asanoyama picked up his first win of the tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 15, 2020
Takakeisho takes first loss on Day 3 of autumn meet
Six wrestlers lead the field with unbeaten records, while July champion Terunofuji earned his first win of the tournament over Asanoyama.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Aug 1, 2020
Terunofuji maintains slim lead despite upset loss on Day 14 of July Basho
Ozeki Asanoyama was also upset on the penultimate day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament.
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