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SUMMER GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 31, 2023
Summer Basho offered excitement and a streamlined experience for sumo fans
The sport has emerged from three years of pandemic-era restrictions into a rapidly changing landscape that requires better delivery of content and a more attractive in-arena experience.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 29, 2023
Comeback king Terunofuji hungry for more titles after latest triumph at Summer Basho
Resurgent Summer Grand Sumo Tournament champion Terunofuji vowed to add to his title haul, which stands at eight after his latest victory.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 28, 2023
Triumphant Terunofuji ends May tournament with 14-1 record
The 31-year-old grand champion had clinched his eighth Emperor's Cup by beating sekiwake Kiribayama a day earlier at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 27, 2023
Terunofuji clinches 8th Emperor's Cup with win over Kiribayama
Returning from dual knee surgeries in October, the 31-year-old grand champion claimed the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by improving to an insurmountable 13-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 26, 2023
Terunofuji wins showdown against Asanoyama to maintain outright lead at Summer Basho
The Mongolian-born yokozuna heads into the final weekend of the 15-day tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan with the outright lead at 12-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 25, 2023
Yokozuna Terunofuji alone in first place after Asanoyama stumbles on Day 12
The lone yokozuna finished Day 12 at Ryogoku Kokugikan alone on the top rung of the leaderboard at 11-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 24, 2023
Impressive win keeps Asanoyama tied for Summer tourney lead
The 29-year-old, a No. 14 maegashira and former ozeki, worked his way out of serious jeopardy on the 11th of 15 days at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 23, 2023
Terunofuji and Asanoyama tie for lead as newcomers cause upsets
Day 10's biggest shock was No. 5 Kinbozan's victory over demotion-threatened kadoban ozeki Takakeisho.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 22, 2023
Meisei beats Terunofuji to move into tie for lead at Summer Grand Sumo Tournament
'I don't remember much,' Meisei said. 'The yokozuna is big, and attacking him from the side was something I had in mind.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 21, 2023
Terunofuji takes outright lead with Day 8 win over Kotoshoho
The Mongolian-born grand champion continued to impress in his injury comeback at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 20, 2023
Terunofuji and Asanoyama continue to dominate summer tourney
Yokozuna Terunofuji and former ozeki Asanoyama, each making a kind of comeback at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, continued to look unbeatable Saturday as each improved to 7-0.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 19, 2023
Wakamotoharu stunned on Day 6 of Summer Grand Sumo Tournament
The lead group was trimmed to three wrestlers, including yokozuna Terunofuji and former ozeki Asanoyama.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 18, 2023
Yokozuna Terunofuji wins fifth straight bout at Summer Basho
Terunofuji, a seven-time Emperor's Cup winner, has so far dispelled concerns about his health at the 15-day meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 17, 2023
Terunofuji wins as five wrestlers remain perfect after Day 4
Two sekiwake wrestlers, Daiesho and Wakamotoharu, improved to 4-0, along with No. 6 Meisei and former ozeki Asanoyama, currently wrestling as a No. 14 maegashira.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 17, 2023
Opening days of Summer Basho offer some insight but few conclusions
Terunofuji and Asanoyama may not meet with the title at stake on Day 15, but the two veterans are clearly standouts so far at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 16, 2023
Terunofuji wins third straight, Kiribayama falls at Summer meet
Ozeki Takakeisho, needing eight wins this month to retain his place at the second-highest rank, showed his poise in dealing with the nimble and feisty drives from Midorifuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 15, 2023
Yokozuna Terunofuji cruises past Abi on Day 2 of Summer Basho
Returning from a prolonged injury layoff at the 15-day tournament, Terunofuji stayed perfect by brushing aside No. 1 maegashira Abi.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 14, 2023
Returning Terunofuji and ozeki-chasing Kiribayama win on Day 1
Ozeki Takakeisho, the only wrestler placed in the second-highest rank, managed to swing No. 1 maegashira Abi around at the edge before pushing him out.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 12, 2023
Terunofuji set for return to dominance at Summer Basho if knee holds up
The 31-year-old has missed the entirety of the last three tournaments after a flare-up of chronic knee issues forced him to withdraw midway through the September meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 10, 2023
Return of yokozuna council's open training offers good and bad
As with any pre-tournament training session, what didn’t happen was more informative than what did.

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