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TAKAKEISHO

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 14, 2020
Ozeki Asanoyama drops to 0-2 at Autumn Basho
The 26-year-old ozeki was dealt a huge blow by a rank-and-filer on Day 2.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2020
Takakeisho wins and Asanoyama defeated to open Autumn Basho
With both yokozuna out due to injuries, ozeki Takakeisho got off to a flying start at Ryogoku Kokugikan with a win over July champion Terunofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 30, 2020
Ozeki Takakeisho pulls out of July tourney after avoiding demotion
Takakeisho posted his eighth win a day earlier to escape his second career kadoban, or demotion from the second-highest rank of ozeki to sekiwake, the third-highest rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 29, 2020
Hakuho loses sole possession of lead after being upset by Daieisho on Day 11 of July Basho
With his first defeat of the 15-day tournament, the overnight leader fell back into a three-way tie at 10-1
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2020
Hakuho and Asanoyama maintain perfect record on Day 4 of July tournament
Hakuho took another step toward a second straight Emperor's Cup on Wednesday by improving to 4-0 at the July Grand Sumo Tournament, while new ozeki Asanoyama also stayed at the front of the pack with a perfect record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 16, 2020
Upcoming July Basho could be fascinating, unpredictable affair
It's hard to know just what kind of physical or mental condition rikishi will be in when things kick off at Ryogoku Kokugikan on July 19.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 22, 2020
Hakuho outlasts Kakuryu to win 44th Emperor's Cup
Hakuho seized a record-extending 44th top-level championship Sunday after outlasting fellow yokozuna Kakuryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 21, 2020
Hakuho, Kakuryu share lead heading into final day
Spring Basho
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 20, 2020
Three wrestlers tied for lead in Osaka
Hakuho and Kakuryu grabbed a share of first place Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after sole overnight leader Aoiyama suffered his second loss.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 12, 2020
Hakuho grinds out another victory
Hakuho scraped out a victory to remain perfect in a four-way tie for the lead on Thursday, the fifth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 5, 2020
Health risks in spotlight as Spring Basho nears start
The Japan Sumo Association is proceeding with the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, but has decided, in light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that it will be held behind closed doors.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 4, 2020
JSA eager to use 2020 spotlight to call attention to sumo culture
The Japan Sumo Association is putting its considerable weight behind the 2020 Tokyo Games as it looks to use the international extravaganza to promote the country's national sport.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 26, 2020
Tokushoryu perseveres for first Emperor's Cup of career
Rank-and-filer Tokushoryu overcame all odds at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and beat ozeki Takakeisho in the final bout on Sunday to win his first top-division championship.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 21, 2020
Shodai still tied for tournament lead
No. 4 maegashira Shodai put on an electric performance at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday to retain his place at the top with fellow rank-and-filer Tokushoryu.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 20, 2020
Shodai maintains share of first place
Rank-and-filer Shodai snapped a seven-bout losing streak against ozeki Takakeisho on Monday to leave himself in a two-way tie for the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 19, 2020
Three tied for New Year Basho lead
Takakeisho and Shodai maintained their share of the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday following losses by two of the five joint overnight leaders.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2020
Shodai takes first loss, blowing New Year meet wide open
Rank-and-filer Shodai suffered his first defeat and relinquished his sole lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 9, 2020
New Year Basho provides intriguing mix of storylines
Every sumo tournament contains a myriad of storylines.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 24, 2019
Hakuho puts finishing touches on 43rd career title
Yokozuna Hakuho finished his championship run at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday with a victory over ozeki Takakeisho at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 23, 2019
Hakuho seals 43rd career title at Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Hakuho won a record-extending 43rd championship and his first as a naturalized Japanese citizen on Saturday, taking out the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a day to spare.
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