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TERUNOFUJI

Hakuoho (right) shoves out Aoiyama during the Nagoya Basho in July last year. The promising young wrestler is now part of Terunofuji's Isegahama stable after the Miyagino stable was forced to close following a bullying scandal.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
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Terunofuji, who has long-standing knee issues as well as back pain, withdrew from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
SUMO
Mar 16, 2024
Terunofuji pulls out of Spring Basho over health issues
Injury-plagued yokozuna Terunofuji withdrew from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday due to lower back pain and other health problems.
Terunofuji, who has long-standing knee issues as well as back pain, has been far from his best this month in Osaka.
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 15, 2024
Terunofuji loses third in a row as prospects Onosato and Takerufuji lead
Terunofuji won his ninth Emperor's Cup in January but the Mongolian-born yokozuna has been far from his best this month.
Terunofuji leaves the arena after suffering his third loss of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Thursday.
SUMO
Mar 14, 2024
Yokozuna Terunofuji slumps to third defeat at Spring Basho
The injury-prone yokozuna appeared unable to generate power through his legs as he was forced out by No. 3 maegashira Oho (2-3).
Terunofuji (left) was easily forced out by No. 2 maegashira Meisei at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on Wednesday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 13, 2024
Terunofuji falls to second loss as Kirishima remains winless
Terunofuji lacked tenacity at Edion Arena Osaka and was easily forced out by much smaller No. 2 maegashira Meisei.
Terunofuji (right) defeats Ura on the second day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on Monday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 11, 2024
Terunofuji avoids second loss on another day of upsets at Spring Basho
Following an opening day of upsets, big names continued to fall at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Terunofuji forced Nishikigi to the brink of defeat, but simply could not put him away and paid the price as he started the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka with a loss.
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 10, 2024
Yokozuna Terunofuji suffers surprising opening-day defeat
Terunofuji forced komusubi Nishikigi to the brink of defeat, but simply could not put him away and paid the price.
Yokozuna Terunofuji will be aiming for his 10th Emperor’s Cup at the Spring Basho in Osaka.
SUMO
Mar 8, 2024
Terunofuji remains in driver's seat as new title hopefuls gather strength
The ascension of three new ozeki since July appears to have brought a measure of stability to sumo.
Terunofuji receives the Emperor's Cup after winning the New Year Basho at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 28.
SUMO
Feb 26, 2024
Terunofuji sets sights on claiming 10th title at Spring Basho
Terunofuji lifted his ninth Emperor's Cup in January and has frequently stated his goal of reaching double-digit championships.
Terunofuji (left) defeats Kirishima at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Saturday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 31, 2024
Ninth title puts Terunofuji on cusp of joining all-time greats
His most recent victory puts him ahead — in terms of silverware won — of all but eight wrestlers to have made their debut in the past 65 years.
Yokozuna Terunofuji won his ninth Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
SUMO
Jan 29, 2024
Terunofuji highlights revised training schedule as crucial part of latest triumph
The 32-year-old claimed his ninth top-division title at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.
Terunofuji (left) clinches the title by shoving out Kotonowaka in a tie-breaker on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 28, 2024
Terunofuji beats Kotonowaka in playoff to win New Year tourney
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji claimed his ninth top-division title Sunday by defeating joint leader Kotonowaka in a thrilling championship playoff.
Kotonowaka defeats Kirishima on Saturday to maintain a share of the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 27, 2024
Kotonowaka beats Kirishima, stays tied for first with Terunofuji
Kotonowaka defeated the other overnight leader, ozeki Kirishima (11-3), while Terunofuji won by default following the injury withdrawal of ozeki Hoshoryu.
Terunofuji has worked his way into a three-way tie for the lead after a slow start to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 26, 2024
Terunofuji beats Kotonowaka, creating three-way tie for lead
The Mongolian-born grand champion moved into a three-way tie at 11-2 with sekiwake Kotonowaka and ozeki Kirishima with the win.
Kotonowaka (right), defeats Oho at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Wednesday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 24, 2024
Kotonowaka stays in lead as Terunofuji and ozeki pair keep pace
The 26-year-old inched closer to both a maiden Emperor's Cup and the wins needed to meet the unofficial ozeki promotion benchmark.
Terunofuji (back) knows what it’s like to overcome setbacks, having won two of his eight titles after middling starts to a tournament.
SUMO
Jan 24, 2024
Big names set up thrilling finale for January sumo meet
Terunofuji would appear to be the favorite as sumo's first tournament of 2024 reaches the homestretch, but a host of contenders means it could come down to the final day.
Tamawashi gave Asanoyama his first loss of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 21, 2024
Asanoyama loses solo lead to create logjam at the top
Ozeki Kirishima (6-2) was unable to take his own place at the top after an upset loss to No. 4 Tobizaru on Day 8 of the 15-day tournament.
Shodai (left) turned back the clock with an upset win over lone yokozuna Terunofuji on Saturday in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 20, 2024
Asanoyama keeps sole lead as Shodai upsets Terunofuji
Asanoyama, currently ranked as a No. 7 maegashira, defeated No. 9 Meisei to remain the only unbeaten competitor through seven days at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Terunofuji (left) and Wakamotoharu at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2024
Injury returnee Terunofuji loses to Wakamotoharu on Day 2 of basho
Another long stalemate ended with Wakamotoharu rallying to force the Mongolian-born yokozuna over the straw.
Terunofuji (left) shoves out Ura to win his first bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 14, 2024
Terunofuji wins on return as Kirishima launches yokozuna bid
Having withdrawn from the past three meets, Terunofuji is aiming to complete his first 15-day tournament since winning last May's championship with a 14-1 record.
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