The Japan TimesJan 24, 2024
With so many leading lights still in contention for silverware, the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament promises to be exciting until the last day. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/24/sumo/sumo-stars-tournament-battle/?utm_content=bufferfe80b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #sumo #newyeargrandsumotournament #kotonowaka #onosho #terunofuji #kirishima #hoshoryu
Big names set up thrilling finale for January sumo meet

Terunofuji would appear to be the favorite as sumo's first tournament of 2024 reaches the homestretch, but a host of contenders means it could come down to the final day.

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The Japan TimesSep 21, 2023
After defeating all three ozeki to open the grand tournament, top-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji saw his perfect start derailed by sekiwake Daieisho on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/13/sumo/basho-reports/autumn-basho-day4-hokutofuji-loses/?utm_content=buffer1e578&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #sumo #bashoreports #hokutofuji #onosho #kinbozan #atamifuji #autumngrandsumotournament
Hokutofuji falls, three maegashira lead Autumn meet after Day 4

Onosho, Kinbozan and Atamifuji stand atop the leaderboard after four days of action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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