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SUMMER GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 22, 2019
Asanoyama takes lead as rivals slip
Yokozuna Kakuryu and sekiwake Tochinoshin both suffered upsets on Wednesday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, with each falling one win behind rank-and-file wrestler Asanoyama on a bad day all-around for the sport's elites.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 21, 2019
Three wrestlers tied for lead at 9-1
There were no big surprises at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday, with yokozuna Kakuryu and sekiwake Tochinoshin both emerging victorious to stay in a three-way tie for the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 20, 2019
Yokozuna Kakuryu bounces back on ninth day
Yokozuna Kakuryu rebounded from his first loss at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a smooth victory on Monday, while sekiwake Tochinoshin found himself granted a win following a rare second withdrawal by new ozeki Takakeisho.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 19, 2019
Kakuryu, Tochinoshin fall on Day 8
Overnight leaders Kakuryu and Tochinoshin fell into a three-way tie with rank-and-file grappler Asanoyama following their upset losses at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 18, 2019
Kakuryu, Tochinoshin tied for lead
Yokozuna Kakuryu and sekiwake Tochinoshin stayed undefeated Saturday to remain joint leaders of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 17, 2019
Title chase down to two unbeatens
Sekiwake Tochinoshin survived a trial of endurance on Friday to remain in a tie with yokozuna Kakuryu after both men collected wins on Day 6 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 16, 2019
Trio tied for lead at Summer Basho
Yokozuna Kakuryu and sekiwake Tochinoshin each won on Day 5 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday to retain their share of the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 16, 2019
Knee injury forces Takakeisho out of Summer Basho
New ozeki Takakeisho has pulled out of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament due to a right-knee injury, the Japan Sumo Association said Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 15, 2019
Kakuryu wins 4th; ozeki rebound
Lone yokozuna Kakuryu maintained his pursuit of a sixth top-level title Wednesday by beating Endo on Day 4 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 14, 2019
Kakuryu wins as three ozeki beaten
Yokozuna Kakuryu earned his third straight win on Tuesday and gained some breathing room as all three ozeki were defeated on Day 3 of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 13, 2019
Favorites cruise on Day 2 of tourney
Lone yokozuna Kakuryu stayed unbeaten Monday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, cruising to victory over rank-and-file opponent Hokutofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 13, 2019
Donald Trump to present trophy to winner of Summer Grand Sumo Tournament
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the ongoing Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan later this month and present a newly made trophy to the winner, sources at the Japan Sumo Association said Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 12, 2019
Kakuryu gets off to winning start
Kakuryu kicked off the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on a winning note Sunday, collecting an opening-day victory in front of a sellout crowd at the first basho of Japan's new imperial era.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 9, 2019
Kakuryu emerges as clear favorite to capture title
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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 9, 2019
Sumo attracts famous politicians seeking public affection, attention
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the final day of the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 9, 2019
Hakuho pulls out of Summer Basho with arm injury
Yokozuna Hakuho, who was diagnosed with a torn biceps tendon after winning his 42nd title in March, has withdrawn from the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, his stablemaster Miyagino said Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Apr 30, 2019
Takakeisho set for ozeki debut
Takakeisho's name was officially placed among the sumo elite on Tuesday when the rankings for next month's Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, the first of the Reiwa Era, were released by the Japan Sumo Association.
Japan Times
SUMO
Apr 12, 2019
Japan Sumo Association lays groundwork for Trump visit
The Japan Sumo Association is preparing to host U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming tournament after learning he wants to watch a live sumo bout during his visit to Japan at the end of May, a source with the organization said Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 30, 2018
Newly minted ozeki Tochinoshin reaping rewards of fighting spirit
Yokozuna Kakuryu came from behind to win consecutive tournaments for the first time in his career on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 28, 2018
Tochinoshin ready to tackle ozeki challenge head on
A day after coming up short at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, Georgian wrestler Tochinoshin said Monday that he is bracing for an even tougher road ahead after he is promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank.
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