All posts tagged "Hoshoryu"
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoHoshoryu Bounces Back from Three Straight Losses to Beat Tamawashi
Mongolian Hoshoryu has struggled so far in his ozeki debut and sits two wins back of a large group of eight...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoHoshoryu Survives Scare in Ozeki Debut at Autumn Basho
Mongolian grappler Hoshoryu was pushed to the brink by Abi but recovered to record an all-important win on Day 1 at...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoNewly Promoted Ozeki Hoshoryu in the Spotlight at Autumn Basho
The Mongolian will look to shine in his ozeki debut at the 15-day Autumn Basho. Compatriot Kirishima and others will also...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] How Has the Host Nation Fared at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships?
In Fukuoka, artistic swimmers have been Japan's bright spot at the World Aquatics Championships, winning all four of its gold medals.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Defeats Hokutofuji in Playoff to Win First Emperor's Cup at Nagoya Basho
Mongolian sekiwake Hoshoryu also virtually secured promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki for September’s tournament.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Beats Wakamotoharu and Moves into a Tie for the Nagoya Basho Lead
Entering the final day of the Nagoya Basho, Mongolian grappler Hoshoryu, who has an 11-3 record, is even with rank-and-filers Hokutofuji...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHokutofuji Grabs Sole Lead with Two Days Left in the Nagoya Basho
Ninth-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji has a one-win advantage over fellow rank-and-filer Nishikigi and rookie Hakuoho at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHokutofuji Snaps Losing Streak Against Hoshoryu, Grabs Share of the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Ninth-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji improved to 10-2 at the Nagoya Basho. Nishikigi has the same record with three days left in the...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoRank-and-Filer Nishikigi Emerges as Sole Leader at Nagoya Basho
On the 11th day of the Nagoya Basho, top maegashira Nishikigi overpowered Endo to take a major step toward his first...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKotonowaka Stuns Sekiwake Hoshoryu on Day 10 of Nagoya Basho
The win by the komusubi left Nishikigi and Hokutofuji as joint leaders at the Nagoya Basho with five days remaining in...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Topples Hiradoumi to Stay Tied for the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Sumo wrestlers Hoshoryu, Nishikigi and Hokutofuji all improved to 8-1 on the ninth day of the Nagoya Basho at Aichi Prefectural...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Makes Quick Work of Ura to Stay Tied for Lead at Nagoya Basho
With one week to go in the Nagoya Basho, Hoshoryu is in a strong position to secure promotion to ozeki, sumo’s...
