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TOKUSHORYU

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 / Basho reports
Mar 13, 2020
Kakuryu suffers second loss
Hakuho maintained his pursuit of a record-extending 44th Emperor's Cup by beating Yutakayama and improving to a perfect 6-0 Friday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
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
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 29, 2020
Tokushoryu's unlikely run among sumo's best surprises
January 2020 served up one of the best sumo tournaments of recent times.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 27, 2020
Tokushoryu revels in improbable basho triumph
A day after a Cinderella story unfolded at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokushoryu spoke about his improbable victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and the whirlwind of emotions that came with his newfound fame.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 26, 2020
Amid tears and laughter, underdog Tokushoryu brings down house after winning maiden title
After a victory no one would have dared predict, Tokushoryu also proved to be a champion in the afterglow on Sunday.
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 25, 2020
Tokushoryu pulls ahead of Shodai in New Year Basho title race
Unheralded Tokushoryu stands one win away from an improbable championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament after beating Shodai in a battle of the joint overnight leaders on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 24, 2020
Title chase heats up at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament
Rank-and-filers Tokushoryu and Shodai both won on Friday to stay in a tie for the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 23, 2020
Shodai, Tokushoryu still atop leaderboard
Shodai and Tokushoryu each retained their leading records at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, while ozeki Goeido suffered an eighth loss and faces a demotion from the sport's second-highest rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 22, 2020
Shodai, Tokushoryu earn 10th wins
Rank-and-filers Shodai and Tokushoryu maintained their joint lead with one-loss records at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, while ozeki Goeido staved off demotion by avoiding an eighth defeat.
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.
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