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TAKAKEISHO

Takakeisho (right) takes on Atamifuji during the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Friday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 22, 2023
Takakeisho overpowers Atamifuji to take share of lead
Takakeisho inched closer to his fourth Emperor's Cup by forcing out the upstart No. 15 maegashira.
Takakeisho (right) is defeated by Shodai in their Day 7 bout at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 17, 2023
Takakeisho gives up share of lead with loss to Shodai on Day 7
The result leaves two rank-and-file wrestlers, No. 7 Takayasu and No. 15 Atamifuji, tied for the lead at 6-1.
Hoshoryu (right) defeats Asanoyama on Day 6 of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Friday.
SUMO
Sep 15, 2023
Hoshoryu defeats Asanoyama in showdown at Autumn Basho
Hoshoryu won a battle of current and former ozeki to improve to 3-3.
Takakeisho (right) battles Abi during their bout at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Thursday.
SUMO
Sep 14, 2023
Ozeki Takakeisho part of eight-way tie for lead at Autumn Basho
Demotion-threatened ozeki Takakeisho (4-1) defeated Abi to improve to 4-1.
Hoshoryu receives his winnings after defeating Abi on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 10, 2023
Hoshoryu makes winning start as ozeki at Autumn meet
The three ozeki are the highest-ranked competitors following Terunofuji's withdrawal from a second straight 15-day tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 7, 2023
Ozeki Takakeisho to skip Nagoya tourney due to knee troubles
Ozeki Takakeisho decided Friday not to compete in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after pain in both knees prevented him from sparring ahead of the 15-day meet that opens Sunday.
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 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
Mar 18, 2023
Midorifuji leads as Osaka tournament left without ozeki or yokozuna after Takakeisho's withdrawal
The 15-day tournament at Edion Arena Osaka is now the first since the start of Showa Era in 1926 to be contested without a wrestler from sumo's top two ranks after Takakeisho's withdrawal.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 18, 2023
Takakeisho withdraws from Spring Tournament
With sole yokozuna Terunofuji skipping the 15-day event, it becomes the first grand tournament in the postwar period to be contested without wrestlers from the sport's top two ranks.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2023
Takakeisho's promotion bid in jeopardy after loss to Mitakeumi
With lone yokozuna Terunofuji still sidelined following surgery, the 15-day tournament has so far been marked by underwhelming performances from wrestlers among the top ranks.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 16, 2023
Takakeisho bounces back and four others remain unbeaten at Spring Basho
Takakeisho, who can reach the sport's highest rank with one more title, is the highest-ranked wrestler at this tournament while Terunofuji is out of action.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 15, 2023
Abi deals blow to Takakeisho's yokozuna promotion hopes
No. 5 Midorifuji, No. 7 Takayasu, No. 10 Nishikifuji and top-tier makuuchi debutant No. 15 Hokuseiho all earned their fourth wins to join Daieisho as co-leaders.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 14, 2023
Takakeisho win puts yokozuna promotion bid on track
After the komusubi quartet began the tournament with perfect records, two suffered their first defeats.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 14, 2023
Ozeki Takakeisho bounces back on Day 2 of Spring tournament
None of the three wrestlers at the third-highest rank, sekiwake, remain unbeaten following Kiribayama's upset loss to No. 1 maegashira Shodai.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 12, 2023
Tobizaru upsets lone ozeki Takakeisho to open Spring Basho
Takakeisho, the highest-ranked wrestler in Osaka due to yokozuna Terunofuji's absence, can secure promotion to sumo's top rank by winning a fourth Emperor's Cup this month.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 10, 2023
Yokozuna promotion appears within Takakeisho's grasp at Spring Basho
Reaching sumo’s highest rank is one of the toughest challenges in all of sport, but the odds of Takakeisho achieving it later this month appear good.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 22, 2023
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Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 5, 2023
Takakeisho vows to stay strong in yokozuna promotion bid
After winning the New Year meet on Jan. 22, Takakeisho resumed training nine days later and has worked foremost on building his physical strength.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 1, 2023
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