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TAKAKEISHO

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 21, 2021
Daieisho, Shodai remain tied atop standings at New Year Basho
Ozeki Asanoyama was unable to keep pace with the leaders at the 15-day meet, however, dropping two wins back with a loss to sekiwake Terunofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2021
Daieisho holds onto outright lead after win on Day 10
The top-ranked maegashira stayed one win ahead of Shodai as poorly performing ozeki Takakeisho withdrew from the January meet with an ankle injury.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 19, 2021
Ozeki Takakeisho withdraws from New Year meet
Ozeki Takakeisho pulled out of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday following a run of poor results that wiped out his bid for promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 14, 2021
Daieisho maintains perfect start on Day 5 of New Year Basho
Daieisho, who beat the three current ozeki over the tournament's first three days, remained in a three-way tie for the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 13, 2021
Takakeisho all but out of yokozuna hunt after fourth straight loss
The ozeki saw his potential to ascend to sumo's highest rank erased with a defeat to Takarafuji on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 12, 2021
Takakeisho's struggles continue as all three ozeki fall on Day 3
Having come into the tournament looking to earn promotion to sumo's top rank of yokozuna, the 24-year-old Takakeisho will now almost certainly face a longer wait.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 11, 2021
Ozeki Takakeisho goes down again on Day 2 of New Year Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho suffered an upset Monday against rank-and-file opponent Daieisho as he opened the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with back-to-back losses.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 10, 2021
Yokozuna-chasing Takakeisho off to losing start at coronavirus-hit meet
The November Basho-winning ozeki stumbled in his quest to reach sumo's highest rank on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 8, 2021
New Year Basho arrives with yokozuna absent and virus concerns rising
The first grand tournament of 2021 is scheduled to begin Sunday despite the announcement of a state of emergency in parts of the greater Tokyo area.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 24, 2020
Takakeisho poised for first shot at yokozuna promotion
Takakeisho, a first-time candidate for promotion to yokozuna, leads the three ozeki in the rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 2, 2020
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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 25, 2020
Takakeisho's rise, Terunofuji's rebound? Thrills await fans in 2021
Professional sumo closed out the thrill ride that was 2020 with one final flourish.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 23, 2020
Takakeisho aiming for promotion to yokozuna after capturing second title
Takakeisho said he plans to put on another dominant performance at the next grand tournament in hopes of reaching sumo's highest rank of yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 22, 2020
Takakeisho beats Terunofuji in playoff to claim second title
The November Basho ended with a bang after the resurgent Terunofuji's victory against the ozeki prompted a winner-take-all rematch.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 22, 2020
Takakeisho and Terunofuji set up final-day showdown
Ozeki Takakeisho will head into Day 15 with the sole lead, but a win by komusubi Terunofuji would set up a championship playoff with the Emperor's Cup on the line.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2020
Takakeisho defeats Shimanoumi to take sole lead on Day 13
The title favorite and highest-ranked wrestler still competing took a big step toward his second top-division championship after improving to 12-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 19, 2020
Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win to set up showdown for first place
With three days left, the contest remains a battle between the highest-ranked and lowest-ranked rikishi in a pack missing both yokozuna and two of the three ozeki.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 18, 2020
Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win on Day 11 to remain tied for lead
On the heels of the leaders at the 15-day meet are komusubi Terunofuji and No. 10 Ryuden, who each improved to 9-2.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2020
Takakeisho claims ninth win to stay tied for lead
The ozeki recovered from his Day 9 loss in a win over Myogiryu, while maegashira Shimanoumi also finished Tuesday at 9-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2020
Tobizaru pulls off upset of ozeki Takakeisho on Day 9
Takakeisho opened with his customary pushing and thrusting attack, but Tobizaru held his ground despite a roughly 50-kg weight disadvantage.
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