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Terunofuji redefines legacy with historic return to <i>ozeki</i> rank

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Mar 31, 2021

Terunofuji redefines legacy with historic return to ozeki rank

by John Gunning

The Mongolian, who just two years ago was fighting in sumo's second-lowest division, is now being hyped as the next potential yokozuna after his Spring Basho triumph.

Spring Basho winner Terunofuji's <i>ozeki</i> promotion formalized

Sumo Mar 31, 2021

Spring Basho winner Terunofuji's ozeki promotion formalized

The re-promotion is a significant moment in the 29-year-old Mongolian's comeback from injury, coming 10 years after his tournament debut in May 2011 and almost four years since he lost his ozeki status.

Terunofuji's push for promotion driven by devotion to stablemaster

Sumo Mar 29, 2021

Terunofuji's push for promotion driven by devotion to stablemaster

A three-tournament record of 33 wins is considered a near-guarantee for ozeki promotion, and Terunofuji reached the mark on the 12th day of the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Comeback king Terunofuji wins spring tourney and <i>ozeki</i> promotion

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 29, 2021

Comeback king Terunofuji wins spring tourney and ozeki promotion

Less than three years after knee injuries threatened to end his career, the sekiwake clinched his third career title, setting him on course for re-promotion to the elite ozeki rank.

Terunofuji moves to brink of third title

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 27, 2021

Terunofuji moves to brink of third title

Terunofuji, who has all but secured his return to the second-highest rank of ozeki for the first time since 2017, was at his composed best as he forced out ozeki Asanoyama (9-5).

Takayasu falls to Wakatakakage as Terunofuji ties for lead

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 26, 2021

Takayasu falls to Wakatakakage as Terunofuji ties for lead

Takayasu could have taken a giant stride toward his maiden title with a win but he was handed a damaging blow instead by Wakatakakage.

Takayasu overcomes dangerous Hokutofuji to protect one-win lead on Day 12

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 25, 2021

Takayasu overcomes dangerous Hokutofuji to protect one-win lead on Day 12

Takayasu was determined to avoid joining sekiwake Takanosho, and two ozeki, Takakeisho and Shodai, in losing to No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji.

Takayasu's lead cut to one after loss on Day 11

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 24, 2021

Takayasu's lead cut to one after loss on Day 11

The tournament leader is now one win ahead of three wrestlers with 8-3 records — ozeki Asanoyama, sekiwake Terunofuji, and No. 8 maegashira Tobizaru.

Takayasu extends lead following Day 10 win over Takekeisho

Basho Reports Mar 23, 2021

Takayasu extends lead following Day 10 win over Takekeisho

The komusubi, who has not lost since the opening day of the Spring Basho, maintained his two-win lead as he hunts for his first Emperor's Cup.

Takayasu remains alone atop standings at Spring Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 22, 2021

Takayasu remains alone atop standings at Spring Basho

Takayasu (8-1) secured a winning record on Day 9 of the 15-day meet at Ryogoku Kokugikan after comfortably beating No. 1 maegashira Onosho (2-7).

Patient Takayasu takes sole lead of spring tournament

Basho Reports Mar 21, 2021

Patient Takayasu takes sole lead of spring tournament

The komusubi used mind games and endurance to tire out sekiwake opponent Terunofuji before forcing him over the straw and improving to 7-1.

Terunofuji stays in lead pack as Asanoyama goes down on Day 7

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 20, 2021

Terunofuji stays in lead pack as Asanoyama goes down on Day 7

Terunofuji moved within four wins of his second promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki, a position he last held in 2017.

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