The Japan Times5d ago
Sumo's history is filled with stories like Aonishiki's, where a fast rise up the rankings was temporarily halted at о̄zeki. That means his performance in Osaka is hardly cause for concern. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/18/sumo/aonishiki-osaka-basho-disapointment/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #springgrandsumotournament #aonishiki #sumo
Aonishiki’s busted yokozuna bid disappointing, but not concerning

For Aonishiki, the Osaka meet is likely to go down as just a stumbling block on his journey toward the sport's highest rank.

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SumikaiMar 15

Aonishikis Aufstiegschancen stehen auf der Kippe ­‑ Hoshoryu nun Teil der Spitzengruppe #Sumo #Japan #Sport #Aonishiki

https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/sport/sumo-aonishikis-aufstiegschancen-stehen-auf-der-kippe-hoshoryu-nun-teil-der-spitzengruppe-374162/

The Japan TimesMar 6
With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/06/sumo/2026-march-basho-preview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #aonishiki #springgrandsumotournament #hoshoryu #onosato #kotozakura #kirishima #atamifuji
March <i>basho</i> opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion

With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power.

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The Japan TimesFeb 25
The approaching onset of an odd-numbered month means another sumo tournament is almost upon us and, as is always the case, we have a new release of rankings to set the stage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/25/sumo/march-basho-physical-banzuke/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #marchgrandsumotournament #fujiryoga #takayasu #kirishima #aonishiki
Physical <i>banzuke</i> ranking reveals sumo’s storylines

Many sumo stories don’t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings.

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The Japan TimesFeb 5
That Aonishiki is 21 years old is a fact it's hard to avoid coming back to. The Ukrainian native not only continues to shatter records inside the ring, but also comports himself with maturity and poise outside of it. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/05/sumo/sumo-gunning-aonishiki-poise/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #aonishiki #ukraine #sumo
Rising star Aonishiki shows poise beyond years both in and out the sumo ring

Record-breaking success and incredible assimilation have both been made possible by the young Ukrainian’s diligence, maturity and strong willpower.

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Minoru SabaJan 27
"Aonishiki is the first wrestler to win back-to-back championships at sekiwake and ozeki since Futabayama completed the feat in January 1937. He will have the opportunity to fight for promotion to the ultimate rank of yokozuna at the March tournament."
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260125/p2g/00m/0sp/031000c
#Aonishiki #sumo #Ukraine
Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki wins back-to-back championships in playoff - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- New ozeki Aonishiki won back-to-back championships Sunday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating fourth-ranked maegashira

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UllummaJan 26
#Sumo January Tournament is complete. #Atamifuji and #Aonishiki had to battle the tie breaker. Both men had great tourneys, and Aonishiki won in style. Congratulations on winning the Emperor's Cup! Here's the final; youtu.be/6uVgmzDN39k?...

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Bout of the Day: Final Day of the January 2026 GRAND SUMO Tournament - NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Watch more GRAND SUMO on NHK WORLD-JAPAN!https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/sumo/?cid=wohk-yt-2601-gsBoutDay15-hpLearn more about GRAN...

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The Japan TimesJan 26
After winning back-to-back Emperor’s Cups, the young Ukrainian Aonishiki now stands on the doorstep of promotion to sumo’s highest rank. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/26/sumo/basho-reports/aonishiki-hatsu-basho/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #bashoreports #aonishiki #newyeargrandsumotournament
Incredible Aonishiki continues to edge closer to perfection

After winning back-to-back Emperor’s Cups, the young Ukrainian now stands on the doorstep of promotion to sumo’s highest rank.

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Alan VerenJan 26
Ich freue mich wenn Ukrainische Sportler auf Internationaler Ebene Erfolg haben. Gerade in dieser Zeit, wo Diktatoren in Ost und West die Existenz des Staates und sogar des Ukrainischen Volkes in Frage stellen. Was gibt es Besseres, als wenn dagegen Sportler auf internationaler Ebene, also vor den Augen der ganzen Welt, für die Ukraine gewinnen, die Ukrainische Fahne und Hymne zelebriert wird und somit die boshafte Lüge der Diktatoren deutlich wird?
#SlavaUkraini #aonishiki #OlexanderUssyk
The Japan TimesJan 25
Ukrainian о̄zeki Aonishiki clinched his second consecutive Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Tokyo, putting him one step closer to promotion to the sport’s highest rank. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/25/sumo/basho-reports/aonishiki-wins-new-year-basho/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #bashoreports #aonishiki #newyeargrandsumotournament #atamifuji
Aonishiki continues meteoric rise with victory at New Year Basho

Aonishiki clinched the New Year Basho by beating Maegashira No. 4 Atamifuji in a riveting playoff bout after both men ended the 15-day tournament with 12-3 records.

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