Sumo's greatest comeback story could end in white rope for Terunofuji
The ozeki will find himself in one of the most exclusive clubs in all of sport if he manages to get the championship — or equivalent — needed to earn yokozuna promotion.
Yokozuna Hakuho remained undefeated in his comeback from injury at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, using his polished grappling technique to topple rank-and-file opponent Endo. Ozeki Terunofuji, who is bidding for promotion to yokozuna, was also victorious on Day 2 at Dolphin's Arena, ...
Yokozuna-chasing Terunofuji, returning Hakuho win Nagoya openers
Terunofuji is set to win promotion to yokozuna if he can post a championship-caliber record at this meet, while anything less than a solid performance could push Hakuho toward retirement.
Nagoya Basho could have significant impact on sport
Sumo lovers in central Japan will see their sport return with a bang, as the upcoming tournament is primed to be one of the most significant in recent memory.
Dual yokozuna promotion could join list of recent rare events in sumo
The possibility remains that ozeki Terunofuji and Takakeisho could both be offered the white rope depending on how results pan out at next month's Nagoya Basho.
Terunofuji beats Takakeisho to win fourth career championship
The Mongolian lost Sunday's scheduled bout between the two ozeki before winning the rematch, becoming the first wrestler to capture two straight tournaments since Kakuryu in 2018.
Endo topples leader Terunofuji to ensure title race goes down to wire at Summer Basho
Endo and Takakeisho have moved within a win at 11-3, meaning a loss by Terunofuji on Sunday could result in two- or three-way playoff.
Terunofuji survives scare from Takayasu to remain perfect at Summer Basho
The day's results put the 29-year-old Mongolian in the driver's seat for a second straight championship.
Terunofuji remains perfect with Takakeisho a win back at halfway mark
Competing as an ozeki for the first time since 2017, the 29-year-old Mongolian secured a winning record on Day 8 of the Summer Basho.
Ozeki Terunofuji continues to shine under spotlight at Summer Basho
The 29-year-old Mongolian is fighting as an ozeki for the first time since September 2017.
Terunofuji only unbeaten ozeki left after Day 2 of Summer Basho
Asanoyama and Shodai fell to rank-and-file opponents, while Takakeisho lost to komusubi Mitakeumi.
Takakeisho rises to top of sumo's depth chart
With age and momentum on his side, the burly ozeki has what it takes to add to his two Emperor's Cup titles over the next several years.
