I recently spoke with Bilal Hasan, CFFC's Flyweight Champion. As he's putting together an undefeated regional run full of highlight wins, Hasan has also caught the attention of Indonesian fans, who are cheering him along It's All Coming Together For Bilal Hasan: knockdownnews.com/2025/04/26/i...

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My first report card for the March tournament is live.

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Ikeda Shun wins his 2nd consecutive All Japan (Amateur) Sumo Championship with an utchari at the tawara's edge in a fierce bout vs Twardorj Buchchoron of Mongolia, a senior at Nita University & winner of the Student Yokozuna title this year. Ikeda follows (the now ozeki) Onosato as a 2x champion.

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News dropped today via Inside Sport Japan's social media outlets of the Kyokai's return to the UK next year: https://tachiai.org/2024/11/29/sumo-returning-to-london-in-2025/

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The bylaws of the Japan Sumo Association state, that for yokozuna promotion a wrestler must win two consecutive tournaments or "the equivalent." For example, Kakuryu and Terunofuji. As for two simultaneous promotions? There have been five including: Taiho and Kashiwado Kitanofuji and Tamanoumi

It is not out of the realm of possibility but both Kotozakura & Hoshoryu could be promoted to yokozuna in Hatsu. According to Takatagawa ex-Akinoshima, head of judging (and promotions), "If Hoshoryu continues to wrestle well and wins the title, he will be able to reach his dream." (cont on page 2)

My post-basho column: www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/... #Sumo #Kotozakura #琴櫻 #相撲

My first exposure to sumo was the Kyushu basho in 1963 when the great Taiho and several other rikishi visited the small military base where I was stationed on the edge of Hakata Bay. [I on left redhead my wife. Young Konishki opposite. Camp Zama Army Base Hawaiian Club circa 1972/3?]

Kyushu Basho spoilers, but... Grand sumo trophies are so unserious. "Here's your oversized teacup and giant macaron, sir. Congratulations."

Sumo Stabilio Pencil Notebook #61, page 31 2024 November, Day 5 Wakatakakage 若隆景渥.

David has been manifesting this one for a while.

Ok, we can all breathe now. The 2024 Kyushu Basho is a wrap. I have the results and my analysis up on the Stomp (link in the reply). #sumo #squadgoals

The Nov Basho ends today but the All Japan Sumo Championships take place at the Kokugikan next week. Catch the next Onosato or Mitakeumi in action. Here's a video we made at the 2020 event. #Sumo #相撲

Banzuke Scenarios, Day 14 Here's what to watch for to add some extra spice to Day 15 bouts. Sanyaku S1w Daieisho (8-6) will keep his rank. S1 Kirishima (6-8) will lose his and must beat Onosato tomorrow to limit his drop to Komusubi. K1e… https://tachiai.org/2024/11/23/banzuke-scenarios-day-14/

Better late than never! Day 14 results, highlights and analysis are up on Sumo Stomp! (link in the reply). Poor, poor Kiri... #sumo

Yusho Prizes: The Herend Teacup Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of…

Nessun dorma. The most anticipated senshuraku, I'm going to say, in years, is happening tonight. Hoshoryu is ferocious. Tsuridashi(s) always astound, but lifting Kirishima up to his shoulders?! Who is this guy? Kotozakura on a birthday roll has never looked better. He's primed for his 1st yusho.

I feel like we've seen a lot of kindness, respect and sportsmanship in Kyushu, with how guys fought a hurt Mitakeumi and with Hoshoryu checking on Wakamotoharu. And then there's Abi... Dude does not give a sheet. #sumo

Banzuke Scenarios, Day 13 Sanyaku The title race has been narrowed to our top two Ozeki, Kotozakura and Hoshoryu, both 12-1. They will face off on Sunday with the yusho on the line. The champion will be on a Yokozuna run in January; the… https://tachiai.org/2024/11/22/banzuke-scenarios-day-13/

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Hoshoryu has well proven to be his own man, but on Day 13 of Kyushu, he summoned the never-ever-say-die will of his uncle, Yokozuna Asashoryu, to win w big-time drama. At the razor's edge and while falling backward, Hoshoryu grabbed the arm of Onosato to stunningly heave him out. This is ozumo.

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Got to be honest, I was very nervous there for a second. I think this bout shows the growth of Kotozakura, I think that's one he losses last year, or maybe even earlier this year. His ability to skirt round the rope while getting the uwatenage 👌 Can't separate Kotozakura & Hoshoryu after 13 days.

Well it's down to these two men now (barring withdrawals) Despite the fact that both Hoshoryu and Kotozakura went 8-7 in September, whichever man lifts the Emperor's Cup on Sunday will have a shot at promotion to yokozuna in January. #Sumo #相撲 #琴櫻 #豊昇龍 #Hoshoryu #Kotozakura

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I’m a fairly newcomer to the sport. If that’s not obvious. Favourite rikishi of all time: Midorifuji Favourite rikishi now: Midorifuji/Atamifuji Least favourite Rikishi all time: Aoiyama Least favourite rikishi now: Kinbozan

"I went all the way to Fukuoka, fought Abi, and all I got was this lousy sagari"

Oh lordy. More high drama on the dohyo last night at the Kyushu basho. Day 13 results, highlights and analysis are up on sumo-stomp.com for you to hopefully enjoy. Check the link in the reply. #sumo

#sumosky Favourite rikishi of all time: Akebono Favourite rikishi now: Takayasu 🇵🇭 Least favourite Rikishi all time: Fatu (I know, he shouldn’t count) Least favourite rikishi now: Ryuden

Well, all right ... Favorite of all time -- Wakanohana III Favorite now -- Hoshoryu for his potential, Wakamotoharu has the most beautiful sumo though Least favorite of all time -- I don't waste memory space on that Least favorite now -- Hakuyozan. May he retire soon so that I can forget him ...

Can't stop thinking about this match (these matches) from yesterday so entertaining. I love Ura but also felt sorry for Hiradoumi.

豊昇龍 Hoshoryu Sketches Graphite Aki 2024

After his Day 12 defeat of rival Takerufuji, Ozeki Onosato spoke about the passing of Yokozuna Kitanofuji. "I always hoped he would call one of my matches--and that I would make it to yokozuna before his eyes," said Onosato. As yokozuna, Kitanofuji claimed 10 yusho ... (Please scroll to page 2)

Here's a list of rikishi who can secure a kachi-koshi (winning record) tomorrow. Wakamotoharu Takarafuji Ichiyamamoto Tamawashi Meisei Kitanowaka (Juryo #1) Rikishi who could get a make-koshi (losing record) tomorrow Asakoryu Tokihayate Midorifuji Hokutofuji Roga Should be a great day.

Ok, let's get in on this" Favourite of all time: Harumafuji Favourite now: Kirishima (Tobizaru honourable mention) Least favourite all time: Ryuden Least favourite now: Ryuden (Tohakuryu if we are talking purely sumo, though)

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Day 12: Kirishima vs. Takanosho was spicy. 🌶️ #sumo

Day 12's results, highlights and analysis for the Kyushu basho are up on Sumo Stomp! (link in the reply). #sumo I feel a grandstand finish coming...

Kyushu 2024, Day 12 Down in Juryo, Tamashoho, Fujiseiun, Aonishiki, and Tochitaikai picked up their kachi-koshi. Aonishiki has had quite the debut! Ahead of them are Oshoumi and Kinbozan on nine wins, though Oshoumi is still kyujo and is not set to return tomorrow. Tsurugisho leads the yusho race…

One step closer my man, one step closer. #琴櫻将傑 #Sumo

Takayasu! What a bout with Sadanoumi. The old man still his plenty of fight in him! #sumo

Sumo Stabilio Pencil Notebook #61, page 5 2024 November, Day 6 Churanoumi 美ノ海 vs Daieisho Hayato 大栄翔.