All posts tagged "Kyushu Basho"
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTobizaru Off to Flying Start with Win Over Ozeki Shodai in Kyushu Basho
Making his debut at the komusubi rank, Tobizaru put on an impressive display of sumo for an opening-day win.
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoSumo's Ironman Tamawashi in the Spotlight at Kyushu Basho
Veteran grappler Tamawashi will have his hands full as he bids for a second straight Emperor's Cup at the 15-day meet...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Terunofuji's Recovery from Knee Surgery Sparks Questions about His Future
Will the yokozuna, who has won seven Emperor's Cups in his career, be able to withstand the physical rigors of sumo...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoPerfect Finish: Terunofuji Defeats Takakeisho to Close Out the Kyushu Tourney With a 15-0 Record
The lone yokozuna won his second straight tournament at the sport's highest rank.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Wraps Up Emperor's Cup With Clutch Win Over Abi
The Mongolian grand champion won his second straight title at the sport's highest rank.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoRank-And-Filer Abi Upsets Takakeisho to Keep Championship Hopes Alive at Kyushu Meet
The No. 15 maegashira will face undefeated yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 14 with the title in the balance.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTerunofuji Topples Upset-Minded Meisei to Remain Perfect at Kyushu Tournament
The lone yokozuna has a one-win lead over ozeki Takakeisho and rank-and-filer Abi.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoOzeki Takakeisho Posts Clutch Win to Remain in the Hunt at Kyushu Tourney
A day after losing to Meisei, the ozeki bounced back to stay one win back of Terunofuji.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoAlone at the Top: Terunofuji Beats Hoshoryu to Take Sole Kead at Kyushu Tournament
Takakeisho and Mitakeumi are dealt setbacks on Day 10 while Abi continues to impress.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakakeisho Continues Dominant Run at the Kyushu Tourney
The ozeki wrestler overpowered Hoshoryu to stay tied for the lead with grand champion Terunofuji.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKnot Allowed: Takakeisho Awarded the Win after Ichinojo Grabs the Ozeki’s Topknot
Takakeisho remains tied for the lead with Terunofuji, who coasted to an easy win over Endo.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoIn-Form Takakeisho Dispatches Okinoumi to Share Lead with Terunofuji
The resurgent ozeki is displaying the type of sumo that allowed him to win this tournament in 2020.