The Japan TimesJul 30, 2025
Kotoshoho's first Grand Sumo Tournament win in Nagoya on Sunday was perhaps even more surprising than early leader Ichiyamamoto’s would have been. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/30/sumo/gunning-nagoya-basho-recap/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #kotoshoho #aonishiki #kusano #nagoyagrandsumotournament
Kotoshoho's shock first Emperor's Cup could reinvigorate his career

Kotoshoho's first Grand Sumo Tournament win in Nagoya on Sunday was perhaps even more surprising than early leader Ichiyamamoto’s would have been.

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The Japan TimesJul 23, 2025
Ten days into the ongoing Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and Ichiyamamoto — a 31-year-old journeyman who hasn’t posted more than 8 wins in a basho since 2023 — stunningly leads the race for the Emperor’s Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/23/sumo/gunning-nagoya-basho-ichiyamamoto/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #nagoyagrandsumotournament #aonishiki #ichiyamamoto #kusano #kirishima
Disappointing start to Nagoya tournament turns into fascinating final stretch

Sumo’s schedule makers will almost certainly ensure that if Ichiyamamoto is going to taste glory for the first time, he’ll have to do it the hard way.

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Just… Josh Jul 21, 2025
It is day nine of the #NagoyaBasho and soon the top division of #Sumo will be start. Here are the #rikishi that are on the top of the leaderboard: #Tamawashi #Kirishima #Ichiyamamoto #Kusano

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The Japan TimesJul 11, 2025
With a new "yokozuna," a new arena, and no shortage of potential stars, the 2025 Nagoya Basho promises to be one of the hottest (figuratively, not literally) of recent years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/11/sumo/nagoya-basho-red-hot/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #onosato #hoshoryu #kotozakura #nagoyagrandsumotournament #kusano
Nagoya Basho shaping up to be another red-hot affair at new venue

With the IG Arena promising a far more pleasant viewing experience, anyone lucky enough to get tickets for the upcoming Nagoya tournament should be in for a treat.

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