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TERUNOFUJI

Yokozuna-hopeful Kirishima (right) during a training session in Tokyo earlier this month.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 12, 2024
Winds of change swirl at the top of sumo ahead of New Year meet
Kirishima has his sights set on promotion to yokozuna, while major questions surround injury-plagued Terunofuji.
Yokozuna Terunofuji takes part in a training session in Tokyo earlier this month.
SUMO
Jan 11, 2024
Yokozuna Terunofuji confirmed for New Year meet
The 32-year-old lone grand champion won his eighth Emperor's Cup in May last year with a 14-1 record in his last complete tournament.
Wakatakakage competes at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in November. In sumo, early-arriving fans get to see some of the drama unfold in the lower tiers of the sport.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 10, 2024
For sumo fans, the drama doesn’t end with the top tier of wrestlers
Starting Sunday in Tokyo, myriad storylines are set to play out in sumo's lower ranks.
Yokozuna Terunofuji (left) practices at the Tokitsukaze sumo stable in Tokyo on Monday, ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Jan 9, 2024
Terunofuji takes part in practice bouts ahead of New Year meet
The 32-year-old contested 14 straight practice bouts, winning 13 and losing one, before calling it a day.
Terunofuji claimed his eighth Emperor's Cup at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan with a commanding 14-1 performance in May, but it was the only time he completed a 15-day tournament all year.
SUMO
Jan 5, 2024
Sumo world awaits new yokozuna as Terunofuji's retirement looms
Severe back pain and other health issues rendered the 32-year-old a nonstarter for four of last year's six grand tournaments.
Hoshoryu could become the first wrestler since Hakuho in 2006 to win the Emperor’s Cup in his ozeki debut.
SUMO
Sep 8, 2023
Young ozeki duo will be in spotlight at Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament
The Autumn Basho is shaping up to be another unpredictable event.
Yokozuna Terunofuji will miss his second straight tournament due to a back injury.
SUMO
Sep 8, 2023
Yokozuna Terunofuji pulls out of Autumn Basho with back injury
The 31-year-old Terunofuji, who was forced out of action on Day 4 of the July tournament, has been unable to train without pain.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 12, 2023
Nagoya Basho roars back with early thrills and rocking atmosphere
With Terunofuji out, various promotion challenges figure to monopolize the headlines over the next 10 days.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2023
Tobizaru hands Terunofuji second straight upset loss in Nagoya
Of the three promotion-seeking sekiwake, only Daieisho remained unbeaten following losses by Hoshoryu and Wakamotoharu on Day 3.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 10, 2023
No. 1 Maegashira Nishikigi upsets yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 2 in Nagoya
The rank-and-filer improved to 2-0 after earning his first win over Terunofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 9, 2023
Terunofuji and promotion-chasing sekiwake trio open basho with wins
Neither of sumo's two ozeki, veteran Takakeisho or newcomer Kirishima, competed on the first day of the 15-day meet at Nagoya's Dolphins Arena due to injury.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 7, 2023
Terunofuji looking to take another step toward rarefied status at Nagoya Basho
One of the most highly anticipated grand sumo tournaments of recent times gets underway at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 29, 2023
Comeback king Terunofuji hungry for more titles after latest triumph at Summer Basho
Resurgent Summer Grand Sumo Tournament champion Terunofuji vowed to add to his title haul, which stands at eight after his latest victory.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 28, 2023
Triumphant Terunofuji ends May tournament with 14-1 record
The 31-year-old grand champion had clinched his eighth Emperor's Cup by beating sekiwake Kiribayama a day earlier at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 27, 2023
Terunofuji clinches 8th Emperor's Cup with win over Kiribayama
Returning from dual knee surgeries in October, the 31-year-old grand champion claimed the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by improving to an insurmountable 13-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 26, 2023
Terunofuji wins showdown against Asanoyama to maintain outright lead at Summer Basho
The Mongolian-born yokozuna heads into the final weekend of the 15-day tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan with the outright lead at 12-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 25, 2023
Yokozuna Terunofuji alone in first place after Asanoyama stumbles on Day 12
The lone yokozuna finished Day 12 at Ryogoku Kokugikan alone on the top rung of the leaderboard at 11-1.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 24, 2023
Impressive win keeps Asanoyama tied for Summer tourney lead
The 29-year-old, a No. 14 maegashira and former ozeki, worked his way out of serious jeopardy on the 11th of 15 days at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 23, 2023
Terunofuji and Asanoyama tie for lead as newcomers cause upsets
Day 10's biggest shock was No. 5 Kinbozan's victory over demotion-threatened kadoban ozeki Takakeisho.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 22, 2023
Meisei beats Terunofuji to move into tie for lead at Summer Grand Sumo Tournament
'I don't remember much,' Meisei said. 'The yokozuna is big, and attacking him from the side was something I had in mind.
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