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Post-Hatsu 2026 News Round-Up
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Post-Hatsu 2026 News Round-Up
You thought you were rid of me for six weeks. Think again. There are a handful of news items I wanted to bring to your attention. Minatogawa-Beya (湊川部屋) Former Ozeki Takakeisho has officially taken…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/28/post-hatsu-2026-news-round-up/
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Hatsu 2026: Senshuraku
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Hatsu 2026: Senshuraku
The Sumo Association provides Special Prizes to select top division wrestlers: Outstanding Performance, Fighting Spirit, and Technique Prizes. For many, it’s awarded outright on senshuraku as an aw…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/25/hatsu-2026-senshuraku/
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Hatsu 2026: Senshuraku Preview
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Hatsu 2026: Senshuraku Preview
The Sumo Association tweeted the top division match ups and posted their full torikumi on the Sumo Association website. This full torikumi includes a list of all of the kensho on the left but IR…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/24/hatsu-2026-senshuraku-preview/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Fourteen
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Hatsu 2026: Day Fourteen
No new reports from the infirmary. Both Yokozuna are intent on completing this tournament. Don’t think they’ll get a bunch of rest until March. On February 7th and 8th, the Japanese Sumo Associatio…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/24/hatsu-2026-day-fourteen/
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Hatsu 2026 Makushita Coverage: Day 13
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Hatsu 2026 Makushita Coverage, Day 13
Enho’s quest for the yusho and immediate sekitori return came to an end today at the hands of Nobehara. His ankle injury in his previous bout can’t have helped. Nobehara takes the yusho…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/23/hatsu-2026-makushita-coverage-day-13/
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Hatsu 2026: Day 13
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Hatsu 2026: Day 13
One update from the infirmary. Hakunofuji is kyujo and with the loss will move to 5-8, make-koshi. Onokatsu will get the default win and improve to 7-6. That reminds me, while normal people will th…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/23/hatsu-2026-day-13/
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Updated with the bout schedule for tonight AND the forgotten link to the NHK videos. Thank you, cb.
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Hatsu 2026: Day Twelve
Unfortunately, we have news from the infirmary today that Nishikifuji is kyujo with herniated discs in his neck and arthritis in his elbow. He will not be back this tournament. Onokatsu will get th…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/22/hatsu-2026-day-twelve/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Twelve
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Hatsu 2026: Day Twelve
Unfortunately, we have news from the infirmary today that Nishikifuji is kyujo with herniated discs in his neck and arthritis in his elbow. He will not be back this tournament. Onokatsu will get th…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/22/hatsu-2026-day-twelve/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Eleven
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Hatsu 2026: Day Eleven
Day Eleven. No news from the infirmary. The final third of Hatsu Basho begins today with perfect attendance among our top division competitors. In Juryo, Wakanosho defeated Sadanoumi, moving both m…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/21/hatsu-2026-day-eleven/
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Hatsu 2026 Makushita Coverage, Day 9:
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Hatsu 2026 Makushita Coverage, Day 9
I covered the round of sixteen yesterday; the quarterfinals were held today. Here was the bracket: Everyone on the East side won. Enho was in control in his bout with Gonoumi, patiently working to …
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/19/hatsu-2026-makushita-coverage-day-9/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Ten
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Hatsu 2026: Day Ten
Day 10 opens and the only kyujo news is from Juryo division’s Tochitaikai. He has pulled out due to an MCL injury. Daiseizan received the fusen victory today. The division will have a visitor from …
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/20/hatsu-2026-day-ten/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Nine
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Hatsu 2026: Day Nine
Day Nine. No kyujo announcements. “Well, Andy, what do you make of that?” I am surprised. I thought for sure the Yokozuna would drop out since they’re injured and they both lost yesterd…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/19/hatsu-2026-day-nine/
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Hatsu 2026 Makushita Coverage, Day 8:
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Hatsu 2026 Makushita Coverage, Day 8
Since our first post covering the third division, the 4th round of bouts has been completed. Here’s how it played out: In notable bouts, promising newcomer Ms60TD Wakanofuji was upset by Tsur…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/18/hatsu-2026-makushita-coverage-day-8/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Eight
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Hatsu 2026: Day Eight
Day 8, the middle day, is upon us. Maezumo wrestlers were officially introduced to the sumo world as “Shinjo,” and we look forward to seeing these guys fight in Osaka. Among the men is Kyokugosei w…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/18/hatsu-2026-day-eight/
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Makushita Coverage Day 6 (Sorry, posting here late.)
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Hatsu 2026 Makushita Coverage, Day 6
Welcome to Tachiai’s coverage of third-division yusho and promotion races. Three rounds of bouts have been completed, and 15 rikishi made it through unscathed. Here’s the yusho bracket:…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/16/hatsu-2026-makushita-coverage-day-6/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Seven
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Hatsu 2026: Day Seven
Day Seven. No kyujo announcements. The Emperor will be in the house tomorrow. Fujiseiun and Kayo won their bouts to stay in the lead at 6-1. Fujiseiun will fight Takerufuji tomorrow while Kayo will…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/17/hatsu-2026-day-seven/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Six
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Hatsu 2026: Day Six
No kyujo to report. But we do have a retirement announcement: former Makuuchi wrestler Daiamami has retired. Always Genki, he had fallen to Makushita 17 after a 1-7 tournament in Kyushu. Any idea w…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/16/hatsu-2026-day-six/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Five
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Hatsu 2026: Day Five
Day Five. No kyujo news, which is not a surprise. NHK coverage was diverted again for a press conference, this time with Noda Yoshihiko, leader of the opposition CDP. So, we’re firing up the VPN to…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/15/hatsu-2026-day-five/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Four
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Hatsu 2026: Day Four
Day Four begins in Tokyo. No kyujo to report from the top two divisions. In Juryo, Meisei and Wakanosho lost to fall out of the lead group of Fujiseiun, Sadanoumi, and Dewanoryu. Video of Sadanoumi…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/14/hatsu-2026-day-four/
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Hatsu 2026: Day 3
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Hatsu 2026: Day Three
No kyujo news. In Juryo, Fujiseiun heads a group of five undefeated. He’s joined by Sadanoumi, Meisei, Wakanosho and Dewanoryu. Also, maezumo started today. Oshima-beya’s Kyokugosei looks pre…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/13/hatsu-2026-day-three/
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Hatsu 2026: Day Two
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Hatsu 2026: Day Two
No kyujo to report in the top two divisions. At makushita 11, Enho won his first bout of the tournament against Toseiryu. He is within range to earn promotion with a zensho-yusho. That is a tall or…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/12/hatsu-2026-day-two/
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Hatsu 2026: Shonichi
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Hatsu 2026: Shonichi
We begin 2026 with two Yokozuna and two Ozeki with Aonishiki’s promotion after his title win in November. We’ve also got Asanoyama’s return to the top division after his knee injury. Th…
https://tachiai.org/2026/01/11/hatsu-2026-shonichi/
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Sumo this weekend.
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It's time for your Hatsu Basho Bold Predictions! Best prediction will win a GSB t-shirt! Who will surprise? Who will disappoint? Whoever can answer those questions best could walk away with a new t shirt!
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Hatsu Banzuke 2026 Review
I just returned from an off-the-grid break and finally got to see the January banzuke. I have to say, the Crystal Ball was clear this time! Of the 42 predicted ranks, 30 were exactly right, with an…
https://tachiai.org/2025/12/29/hatsu-banzuke-2026-review/
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Banzuke is out. I was not expecting the Isegahama name changes, including Hakuoho and Seihakuho. Now Hakunofuji and Toshinofuji. The latter is at the cusp of sekitori promotion at Makushita #2.
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日本相撲協会公式サイト
入場券や相撲観戦の情報も充実。番付の即日発表や相撲歴史文化等、最新情報提供中。
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Andy is late to the holiday party. Leonid has already posted his Crystal Ball.
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Hatsu 2026 Banzuke Crystal Ball
Apologies for the lack of a banzuke preview post. Predicting this one proved extremely challenging, and by the time I got my thoughts organized, the Guess The Banzuke deadline was upon us. Due to t…
https://tachiai.org/2025/12/15/hatsu-2026-banzuke-crystal-ball/
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Hatsu 2026: Justin Looks Ahead to the Shin-Makushita Cohort
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Hatsu 2026: Shin-Makushita
Here is how our previous debutants did in Kyushu:Kazeeidai was overranked after his 6-1 record at Sandanme propelled him to Makushita 38. He finished 2-5, and will likely be at a rank more around h…
https://tachiai.org/2025/12/13/hatsu-2026-shin-makushita/
about 2 months ago
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Winter News Update #2
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Winter News Update #2
The Winter Tour started Sunday in Isahaya, Nagasaki, the orange point in the map above. Isahaya is famous for its oysters, mikan oranges, picturesque Megane-bashi, and fruit-shaped bus shelters. It…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/30/winter-news-update-2/
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Winter News Update #1:
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Winter 2025 News Update #1
Andy and the family return home, fat and happy from Thanksgiving with the relatives. Our return was timed perfectly so I hope to be able to write a brief post tomorrow about the Winter Tour, which …
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/29/winter-2025-news-update-1/
2 months ago
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Aonishiki Ozeki Promotion and Juryo Promotions Announced
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Aonishiki Promoted to Ozeki; Juryo Promotions Released
Before heading out on holidays, there is a bit of news to bring to you sumo fans. The banzuke committee meets after each tournament and has drawn up the ranking sheet for Hatsu 2026. Most of it wil…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/26/aonishiki-promoted-to-ozeki-juryo-promotions-released/
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Live stream of Aonishiki's Ozeki promotion ceremony is supposed to start here:
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【LIVE】安青錦 大関昇進伝達式
大相撲11月場所で優勝を果たした安青錦。26日の臨時理事会を経て正式に大関に昇進することが決まり、昇進伝達式が行われます。
https://www.youtube.com/live/GJnL1kavyDc?si=IyPXwqNXy-f5wmT5
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The BBC in Russian
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Триумф Аонисики. Беженец из Украины выиграл Императорский турнир по сумо в Японии - BBC News Русская служба
Впервые в истории элитного Императорского кубка Японии по сумо победителем стал выходец из Украины — 21-летний Даниил Явгусишин. В его японском псевдониме Аонисики содержится иероглиф, обозначающий «с...
https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/cz0n4zx7ll8o
2 months ago
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The BBC in Ukrainian.
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Український біженець Аонішікі виграв турнір з сумо в Японії - BBC News Україна
Хлопець почав займатися сумо в 7 років, а вже в 21 виграв один з найбільш престижних турнірів у світі
https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/articles/cy5gypw4594o
2 months ago
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The BBC in Japanese.
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ウクライナ出身力士の安青錦が初優勝、来日から3年 - BBCニュース
Aonishiki wins the November sumo tournament in Japan and becomes the first person from Ukraine to claim an elite-level sumo championship.
https://www.bbc.com/japanese/articles/c4gplx13g44o
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Asahi Shimbun on Aonishiki's victory. (paywall)
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ウクライナ出身の安青錦が初優勝 戦禍逃れ来日、「家族」に恩返し：朝日新聞
大相撲九州場所（福岡国際センター）千秋楽の23日、関脇・安青錦（本名ヤブグシシン・ダニーロ）が初優勝を果たした。大関昇進も確実な状況となった。戦禍のウクライナから日本へ。受け入れてくれた「家族」への…
https://digital.asahi.com/articles/ASTCQ43QBTCQUTQP00BM.html
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The BBC on Aonishiki
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Aonishiki: Ukraine sumo prodigy becomes champion in Japan
Aonishiki wins the November sumo tournament in Japan and becomes the first person from Ukraine to claim an elite-level sumo championship.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cp84m625d33o
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Kyushu 2025: Senshuraku
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Kyushu 2025: Senshuraku
Huge, late developing news from the infirmary is that Onosato is kyujo. He was wincing in pain after yesterday’s loss. Sounds like a dislocated shoulder. That hands Hoshoryu the default victory. Ao…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/23/kyushu-2025-senshuraku/
2 months ago
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To add to the excitement, the shimpan department is reconsidering its position about Aonishiki's Ozeki promotion this basho, and will have a meeting BEFORE tomorrow's matches, to decide on criteria for it.
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安青錦、豊昇龍に完勝 「自分らしく攻められた」 5場所連続11勝で大関昇進機運も
大相撲九州場所14日目が22日行われ、初優勝を目指す新関脇安青錦は豊昇龍を押し出し、両横綱と3敗で並んだ。
https://www.sankei.com/article/20251122-KB57OKKQTNJ6NMMG2IDNBQHOPA/
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本日千秋楽 #sumo
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Kyushu 2025: Day Fourteen Madness. Absolute Madness.
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Kyushu 2025: Day Fourteen
Asanoyama (11-3) defeated Fujiryoga (12-2) as the two men battled chest-to-chest in a great migi-yotsu contest. The former Ozeki is doing what he can to make a case for promotion to the top divisio…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/22/kyushu-2025-day-fourteen/
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Kyushu 2025: Day Thirteen
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Kyushu 2025: Day Thirteen
On Day 13, the lower division yusho are either decided outright or playoffs are determined for senshuraku. The Makushita, Sandanme and Jonokuchi yushos were decided. Jonidan will have a playoff bet…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/21/kyushu-2025-day-thirteen/
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Hoshoryu was called in by the shimpan department after his bout, and got a warning for his dame-oshi against Takayasu. "You could have injured the customers"
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豊昇龍が結びで高安に強烈なダメ押し 粂川審判長が口頭注意「お客さんもケガをする」 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex スポーツ
結びの1番で勝負が決まった後にダメを押した横綱・豊昇龍（26＝立浪部屋）が審判部から注意を受けた。高安戦。激しい突っ張り合いから横綱が押し出しで下し2敗を守…
https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2025/11/20/kiji/20251120s00005000268000c.html
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Kyushu 2025: Day Twelve
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Kyushu 2025: Day Twelve
Let’s start with news from the infirmary. Leonid noted Shiden’s apparent injury in his Makushita update. It turns out Shiden is injured and has gone kyujo. Nishinoryu picked up the freebie win. Fuj…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/20/kyushu-2025-day-twelve/
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Makushita Day 11, Kyushu 2025 -- Leonid updates us on the Makushita yusho race and starts to look toward early promotion and demotion implications
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Makushita Day 11, Kyushu 2025
In the first semifinal, Ryusho managed to grab the belt and overpowered Ohata with a nifty throw. In the second, Kazuma took his time against Daiyusho, being careful to avoid any mistakes, but was …
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/19/makushita-day-11-kyushu-2025/
2 months ago
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本日12日目 #sumo
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Kyushu 2025: Day Eleven
Day 11 in Kyushu. No change as far as kyujo goes. Given Yoshinofuji’s shock win yesterday, imagine what the kid could do if his right calf were at 100%! Fujiryoga defeated Kazekeno and improv…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/19/kyushu-2025-day-eleven/
2 months ago
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Kyushu Day 10: Hilarious typo corrected. Continue to drink at your leisure, please. I need to start this basho. Learned a great recipe for yuzu infused rum the other day at yuzu kosho class.
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Kyushu 2025: Day Ten
Fujiryoga is back into the lead at 9-1 has he wrapped up Hidenoumi’s arms and drove him back over the edge for the kimedashi win. Asanoyama (7-3) took down Daiseizan, who stands at 8-2. Your Day 10…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/18/kyushu-2025-day-ten/
2 months ago
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Makushita Race Semifinals, Kyushu 2025 And then there were four. As a reminder, these were the quarterfinal matchups: Ohata overcame Ieshima after a protracted struggle, finally pulling down his Sandanme opponent by the belt to win by uwatehineri. Ryusho was outweighed by over 100 pounds by…
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Makushita Race Semifinals, Kyushu 2025
And then there were four. As a reminder, these were the quarterfinal matchups: Ohata overcame Ieshima after a protracted struggle, finally pulling down his Sandanme opponent by the belt to win by uwatehineri. Ryusho was outweighed by over 100 pounds by Shiroma but used his mobility to gain an advantageous dohyo position and win by oshidashi. His heya-mate Daiyusho met a bit of resistance at the tachiai, but then pushed out…
https://tachiai.org/2025/11/17/makushita-race-semifinals-kyushu-2025/
2 months ago
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