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Frenzied Summer Basho offering little clarity on sumo's future

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO May 18, 2022

Frenzied Summer Basho offering little clarity on sumo's future

by John Gunning

After 10 days, virtually every pre-basho prediction made by columnists, experts and insiders about what might transpire in the May meet has gone up in flames.

Element of surprise set to add more flavor to May Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo May 6, 2022

Element of surprise set to add more flavor to May Grand Sumo Tournament

by John Gunning

A reduction in the amount of detailed reports emanating from sumo ensures the surprise factor from tournament to tournament remains high.

Wakatakakage on prestigious east side of rankings for Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo Apr 25, 2022

Wakatakakage on prestigious east side of rankings for Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Mitakeumi, who went 11-4 as a first-time ozeki in March, also found himself on the east side for the 15-day tourney, which starts May 8 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Wakatakakage continues sumo's surprise-champion trend

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Mar 30, 2022

Wakatakakage continues sumo's surprise-champion trend

by John Gunning

The spring meet of 2022 has continued a trend of photo finishes and thrilling tournaments.

Wakatakakage exceeded his own expectations during run to first Emperor's Cup

Sumo Mar 28, 2022

Wakatakakage exceeded his own expectations during run to first Emperor's Cup

Wakatakakage became the first newly promoted sekiwake to win a grand sumo tournament in 86 years.

Wakatakakage outlasts Takayasu in playoff thriller to win Osaka Basho

Basho Reports Mar 27, 2022

Wakatakakage outlasts Takayasu in playoff thriller to win Osaka Basho

With both men fighting for a maiden championship, Wakatakakage earned a last-gasp victory in a thrilling playoff bout.

Takayasu falls to give sumo title rival Wakatakakage new life

Sumo / Basho Reports Mar 26, 2022

Takayasu falls to give sumo title rival Wakatakakage new life

The title race was whittled down to three contenders after 14 days in Osaka, with former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage joined by No. 6 maegashira Kotonowaka.

Takayasu gets 12th win as he regains sole lead in Spring Basho

Basho Reports Mar 25, 2022

Takayasu gets 12th win as he regains sole lead in Spring Basho

Takayasu, who has long excelled at moving laterally, repeatedly outflanked his opponent, seized a belt hold and finished off the ozeki with a slick overarm throw.

Co-leaders Takayasu and Wakatakakage remain on top after 12th day in Osaka

Basho Reports Mar 24, 2022

Co-leaders Takayasu and Wakatakakage remain on top after 12th day in Osaka

Former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage each defeated a title rival to remain tied for the lead.

Sekiwake Wakatakakage seizes share of lead in Osaka

Basho Reports Mar 23, 2022

Sekiwake Wakatakakage seizes share of lead in Osaka

Wakatakakage improved to 6-2 in his career against former ozeki Takayasu and both have 10-1 records after 11 days of the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka.

Lone yokozuna Terunofuji beats Wakatakakage handily on Day 3

Basho Reports Nov 16, 2021

Lone yokozuna Terunofuji beats Wakatakakage handily on Day 3

Wakatakakage went looking for a belt grip but was quickly bundled out by Terunofuji, sumo's only active yokozuna since the retirement of Hakuho at the end of September.

Wakatakakage makes Asanoyama second ozeki victim in row at summer tourney

Sumo / Basho Reports May 11, 2021

Wakatakakage makes Asanoyama second ozeki victim in row at summer tourney

The rising talent prevented his larger opponent from leveraging his size advantage in a back-and-forth tussle that ended with the maegashira crushing out the ozeki.

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