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TERUNOFUJI

Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 31, 2021
Spring Basho winner Terunofuji's ozeki promotion formalized
The re-promotion is a significant moment in the 29-year-old Mongolian's comeback from injury, coming 10 years after his tournament debut in May 2011 and almost four years since he lost his ozeki status.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 29, 2021
Terunofuji's push for promotion driven by devotion to stablemaster
A three-tournament record of 33 wins is considered a near-guarantee for ozeki promotion, and Terunofuji reached the mark on the 12th day of the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 29, 2021
Comeback king Terunofuji wins spring tourney and ozeki promotion
Less than three years after knee injuries threatened to end his career, the sekiwake clinched his third career title, setting him on course for re-promotion to the elite ozeki rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 27, 2021
Terunofuji moves to brink of third title
Terunofuji, who has all but secured his return to the second-highest rank of ozeki for the first time since 2017, was at his composed best as he forced out ozeki Asanoyama (9-5).
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 26, 2021
Takayasu falls to Wakatakakage as Terunofuji ties for lead
Takayasu could have taken a giant stride toward his maiden title with a win but he was handed a damaging blow instead by Wakatakakage.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 25, 2021
Takayasu overcomes dangerous Hokutofuji to protect one-win lead on Day 12
Takayasu was determined to avoid joining sekiwake Takanosho, and two ozeki, Takakeisho and Shodai, in losing to No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 24, 2021
Takayasu's lead cut to one after loss on Day 11
The tournament leader is now one win ahead of three wrestlers with 8-3 records — ozeki Asanoyama, sekiwake Terunofuji, and No. 8 maegashira Tobizaru.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 22, 2021
Takayasu remains alone atop standings at Spring Basho
Takayasu (8-1) secured a winning record on Day 9 of the 15-day meet at Ryogoku Kokugikan after comfortably beating No. 1 maegashira Onosho (2-7).
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 21, 2021
Patient Takayasu takes sole lead of spring tournament
The komusubi used mind games and endurance to tire out sekiwake opponent Terunofuji before forcing him over the straw and improving to 7-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 20, 2021
Terunofuji stays in lead pack as Asanoyama goes down on Day 7
Terunofuji moved within four wins of his second promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki, a position he last held in 2017.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 18, 2021
Myogiryu grabs tournament lead as Terunofuji suffers first loss at Spring Basho
Veteran No. 4 maegashira Myogiryu remained unbeaten after the fifth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday to take the sole lead in the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2021
Promotion-seeking Terunofuji improves to 4-0 at Spring Basho
Sekiwake Terunofuji continued his march toward an ozeki promotion Wednesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 23, 2021
Daieisho takes slim lead into final day of New Year Basho
Daieisho's victory, over No. 4 maegashira Tamawashi, left him and ozeki Shodai as the only two wrestlers in title contention.
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
Dec 30, 2020
Plenty to unpack after eventful, unforgettable year in sumo
Sumo somehow managed to keep going and provided much-needed distraction in a tough year.
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 / 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 15, 2020
Takakeisho takes sole lead on Day 8 as Terunofuji picks up first loss
The last remaining ozeki had no trouble getting past Hokutofuji as the November Basho headed into its second week.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2020
Takakeisho, Terunofuji remain tied for lead on Day 7
Former ozeki Terunofuji stands out as Takakeisho's most formidable challenger among the remaining field.
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Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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