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Wakatakakage continues sumo's surprise-champion trend

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Mar 30, 2022

Wakatakakage continues sumo's surprise-champion trend

by John Gunning

The spring meet of 2022 has continued a trend of photo finishes and thrilling tournaments.

Wakatakakage exceeded his own expectations during run to first Emperor's Cup

Sumo Mar 28, 2022

Wakatakakage exceeded his own expectations during run to first Emperor's Cup

Wakatakakage became the first newly promoted sekiwake to win a grand sumo tournament in 86 years.

Wakatakakage outlasts Takayasu in playoff thriller to win Osaka Basho

Basho Reports Mar 27, 2022

Wakatakakage outlasts Takayasu in playoff thriller to win Osaka Basho

With both men fighting for a maiden championship, Wakatakakage earned a last-gasp victory in a thrilling playoff bout.

Takayasu falls to give sumo title rival Wakatakakage new life

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 26, 2022

Takayasu falls to give sumo title rival Wakatakakage new life

The title race was whittled down to three contenders after 14 days in Osaka, with former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage joined by No. 6 maegashira Kotonowaka.

Takayasu gets 12th win as he regains sole lead in Spring Basho

Basho Reports Mar 25, 2022

Takayasu gets 12th win as he regains sole lead in Spring Basho

Takayasu, who has long excelled at moving laterally, repeatedly outflanked his opponent, seized a belt hold and finished off the ozeki with a slick overarm throw.

Co-leaders Takayasu and Wakatakakage remain on top after 12th day in Osaka

Basho Reports Mar 24, 2022

Co-leaders Takayasu and Wakatakakage remain on top after 12th day in Osaka

Former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage each defeated a title rival to remain tied for the lead.

Takayasu chases long-awaited first title at unpredictable Osaka Basho

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Mar 23, 2022

Takayasu chases long-awaited first title at unpredictable Osaka Basho

by John Gunning

With yokozuna Terunofuji out and most of the leading pack in Osaka having never tasted glory at a basho, the chances of a first-time title winner emerging in Kansai appear high.

Sekiwake Wakatakakage seizes share of lead in Osaka

Basho Reports Mar 23, 2022

Sekiwake Wakatakakage seizes share of lead in Osaka

Wakatakakage improved to 6-2 in his career against former ozeki Takayasu and both have 10-1 records after 11 days of the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka.

Takayasu wins 10th straight as ozeki Mitakeumi suffers second defeat

Basho Reports Mar 22, 2022

Takayasu wins 10th straight as ozeki Mitakeumi suffers second defeat

The sole leader was made to work hard against the nephew of former Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu at Edion Arena Osaka in a battle lasting 71 seconds.

Takayasu maintains slim advantage over rivals at Spring Basho

Basho Reports Mar 21, 2022

Takayasu maintains slim advantage over rivals at Spring Basho

With the sport's sole yokozuna, Terunofuji, pulling out Friday due to multiple leg injuries, the title race appears wide open at Edion Arena Osaka.

Unbeaten Takayasu maintains outright lead in Osaka after Day 8

Basho Reports Mar 20, 2022

Unbeaten Takayasu maintains outright lead in Osaka after Day 8

Fighting as a No. 7 maegashira, the former ozeki became the first wrestler to secure a winning record for the 15-day tournament at Edion Arena Osaka.

Takayasu stays one win ahead of pack in Osaka sumo tourney

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 19, 2022

Takayasu stays one win ahead of pack in Osaka sumo tourney

Takayasu improved to a perfect 7-0 to finish the first week of the 15-day tournament at Edion Arena Osaka as the only unbeaten competitor.

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