All posts tagged "Terunofuji"

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  Sumo

  / 3 years ago

  Grand Champion Debutante Terunofuji Faces Challenges in Autumn Meet

  Fellow yokozuna Hakuho was forced to pull out over COVID-19 protocols.

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Sumo

  / 4 years ago

  Yokozuna Hakuho Completes Stunning Comeback With Title-Clinching Victory Over Terunofuji

  Despite the loss, Terunofuji almost certain to be promoted to sumo's highest rank.

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Japan Sports Notebook

  / 4 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Record 582 Athletes Comprise Host Nation’s Olympic Contingent

  ~~ The Olympics have grown in size and scale over the decades. Just as infrastructure costs and increased media coverage have...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Sumo

  / 4 years ago

  Terunofuji Wins First Title at Ozeki to Bolster Yokozuna Promotion Chances

  ~~ Terunofuji defeated fellow ozeki Takakeisho in a playoff on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday,...

  By Jim Armstrong