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Kyodo News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Ozeki Onosato marches on with 11th win, Hoshoryu 2 wins back
KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 19:24 | Sports, All, Japan Ozeki Onosato has taken another step toward yokozuna promotion with his 11th straight win at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday when grand champion Hoshoryu became his closest rival as the only wrestler with two defeats. Onosato had a tricky bout to navigate at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena as an in-form komusubi Wakatakakage (8-3) retreated initially but drove forward with courage, putting his head on the ozeki's chest while holding a left underarm belt hold at the same time. But Onosato made the most of his bigger frame to stand his ground while grabbing the right overarm belt hold firmly, and despite Wakatakakage's attempted throw at the edge, the ozeki leaned his body toward his opponent to ruthlessly crush him out. The Spring meet winner in March, Onosato can secure promotion to the exalted rank by winning back-to-back Emperor's Cups this month or posting a result deemed as good. Hoshoryu (9-2) just about overcame up-and-coming No. 7 maegashira Hakuoho (8-3), who showed little fear in driving straight at the yokozuna and had the grand champion trying to scramble his way out along the edge. But Hakuoho lost his balance as he tried to apply a decisive push and inadvertently collapsed backward to miss out on a famous win as Hoshoryu breathed a sigh of relief. No. 9 maegashira Aonishiki (8-3) joined Hakuoho in falling behind in the title race after the Ukrainian tested Kotozakura (7-4) throughout in his first encounter with an ozeki but was narrowly beaten to suffer back-to-back defeats. Aonishiki bullishly charged forward and forced the ozeki back to the edge, but Kotozakura showed good balance to withstand left underarm throw attempts and floored Aonishiki a fraction early instead with an armlock throw. Two sekiwake both prevailed to secure winning records at 8-3 as Daieisho slapped down No. 4 maegashira Takerufuji (4-7) and Kirishima did the same to No. 4 maegashira Ichiyamamoto (4-7). No. 6 maegashira Oshoma and No. 17 maegashira Asakoryu also got their eighth wins. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato improves to 10-0, moves 2 wins ahead in title race Sumo: Onosato stays perfect as Hakuoho, Aonishiki keep up pressure Sumo: Onosato beats Hiradoumi, takes outright lead on Day 8
Kyodo News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Ozeki Onosato marches on with 11th win, Hoshoryu 2 wins back
KYODO NEWS - 4 minutes ago - 19:24 | Sports, All, Japan Ozeki Onosato has taken another step toward yokozuna promotion with his 11th straight win at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday when grand champion Hoshoryu became his closest rival as the only wrestler with two defeats. Onosato had a tricky bout to navigate at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena as an in-form komusubi Wakatakakage (8-3) retreated initially but drove forward with courage, putting his head on the ozeki's chest while holding a left underarm belt hold at the same time. But Onosato made the most of his bigger frame to stand his ground while grabbing the right overarm belt hold firmly, and despite Wakatakakage's attempted throw at the edge, the ozeki leaned his body toward his opponent to ruthlessly crush him out. The Spring meet winner in March, Onosato can secure promotion to the exalted rank by winning back-to-back Emperor's Cups this month or posting a result deemed as good. Hoshoryu (9-2) just about overcame up-and-coming No. 7 maegashira Hakuoho (8-3), who showed little fear in driving straight at the yokozuna and had the grand champion trying to scramble his way out along the edge. But Hakuoho lost his balance as he tried to apply a decisive push and inadvertently collapsed backward to miss out on a famous win as Hoshoryu breathed a sigh of relief. No. 9 maegashira Aonishiki (8-3) joined Hakuoho in falling behind in the title race after the Ukrainian tested Kotozakura (7-4) throughout in his first encounter with an ozeki but was narrowly beaten to suffer back-to-back defeats. Aonishiki bullishly charged forward and forced the ozeki back to the edge, but Kotozakura showed good balance to withstand left underarm throw attempts and floored Aonishiki a fraction early instead with an armlock throw. Two sekiwake both prevailed to secure winning records at 8-3 as Daieisho slapped down No. 4 maegashira Takerufuji (4-7) and Kirishima did the same to No. 4 maegashira Ichiyamamoto (4-7). No. 6 maegashira Oshoma and No. 17 maegashira Asakoryu also got their eighth wins. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato improves to 10-0, moves 2 wins ahead in title race Sumo: Onosato stays perfect as Hakuoho, Aonishiki keep up pressure Sumo: Onosato beats Hiradoumi, takes outright lead on Day 8
Kyodo News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Onosato improves to 10-0, moves 2 wins ahead in title race
KYODO NEWS - 22 hours ago - 18:58 | Sports, All Ozeki Onosato advanced to a perfect 10-0 and moved two wins clear in the title race Tuesday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with an easy victory over No. 4 maegashira Ichiyamamoto. The 24-year-old powerhouse received a big boost in his quest for back-to-back championships and promotion to yokozuna after his nearest rivals coming into Day 10, rank-and-file youngsters Hakuoho and Aonishiki, both dropped to 8-2. Current sole yokozuna Hoshoryu, meanwhile, improved to 8-2, but ozeki Kotozakura struggled to find consistency as he dropped to 6-4 at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena. Having won their only previous meeting in the top division, Onosato was never in doubt against Ichiyamamoto (4-6), driving him to the edge and pushing him down after the maegashira half-heartedly tried an evasive maneuver. Hoshoryu used a rear push out to dispatch agile No. 5 maegashira Ura (2-8), sending him over the edge after an unsuccessful slap-down attempt at the opening charge. The yokozuna moved onto the second rung of the leaderboard alongside Hakuoho, Aonishiki and komusubi Wakatakakage. Former sekiwake Wakatakakage (8-2) clinched his winning record by defeating exciting young Ukrainian prospect Aonishiki in one of the day's highlight bouts. Exhibiting similar styles, but with a gulf in experience between them, the pair grappled furiously before Wakatakakage toppled 21-year-old No. 9 maegashira Aonishiki with an under-shoulder swing down. "Whoever I face, I'm just concentrating on doing my own sumo," Wakatakakage said. Sekiwake Daieisho (7-3) overwhelmed No. 7 maegashira Hakuoho by sticking to his strengths and unleashing a decisive thrusting attack straight from the jump. Kotozakura was once again unable to overcome one of his bogey opponents, current sekiwake and former ozeki Kirishima (7-3), who improved to 13-4 in their head-to-head rivalry with a force out. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato stays perfect as Hakuoho, Aonishiki keep up pressure
Kyodo News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Onosato improves to 10-0, moves 2 wins ahead in title race
KYODO NEWS - 37 minutes ago - 18:58 | Sports, All Ozeki Onosato advanced to a perfect 10-0 and moved two wins clear in the title race Tuesday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with an easy victory over No. 4 maegashira Ichiyamamoto. The 24-year-old powerhouse received a big boost in his quest for back-to-back championships and promotion to yokozuna after his nearest rivals coming into Day 10, rank-and-file youngsters Hakuoho and Aonishiki, both dropped to 8-2. Current sole yokozuna Hoshoryu, meanwhile, improved to 8-2, but ozeki Kotozakura struggled to find consistency as he dropped to 6-4 at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena. Having won their only previous meeting in the top division, Onosato was never in doubt against Ichiyamamoto (4-6), driving him to the edge and pushing him down after the maegashira half-heartedly tried an evasive maneuver. Hoshoryu used a rear push out to dispatch agile No. 5 maegashira Ura (2-8), sending him over the edge after an unsuccessful slap-down attempt at the opening charge. The yokozuna moved onto the second rung of the leaderboard alongside Hakuoho, Aonishiki and komusubi Wakatakakage. Former sekiwake Wakatakakage (8-2) clinched his winning record by defeating exciting young Ukrainian prospect Aonishiki in one of the day's highlight bouts. Exhibiting similar styles, but with a gulf in experience between them, the pair grappled furiously before Wakatakakage toppled 21-year-old No. 9 maegashira Aonishiki with an under-shoulder swing down. "Whoever I face, I'm just concentrating on doing my own sumo," Wakatakakage said. Sekiwake Daieisho (7-3) overwhelmed No. 7 maegashira Hakuoho by sticking to his strengths and unleashing a decisive thrusting attack straight from the jump. Kotozakura was once again unable to overcome one of his bogey opponents, current sekiwake and former ozeki Kirishima (7-3), who improved to 13-4 in their head-to-head rivalry with a force out. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato stays perfect as Hakuoho, Aonishiki keep up pressure
Kyodo News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Onosato stays perfect as Hakuoho, Aonishiki keep up pressure
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 20:37 | Sports, All, Japan Ozeki Onosato eased to his ninth straight win at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday as rank-and-file Hakuoho and Aonishiki secured winning records to keep a close check on the yokozuna promotion hopeful. The Spring meet champion in March, Onosato (9-0) produced strong shoves before his attempted slap-down sent No. 5 maegashira Ura (2-7) to the edge of the raised ring at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena. The stocky trickster desperately stayed inside but the ozeki, who can reach the top rank by winning another Emperor's Cup this month or post a record deemed as good, made one last push to send his opponent flying out. No. 7 maegashira Hakuoho (8-1) drove straight into the chest of No. 10 maegashira Shodai (3-6) and forced out the former ozeki in a matter of seconds to bounce back from his first defeat a day earlier. The 21-year-old fought for the title until the final day on his top-tier makuuchi debut in July 2023, but had a left shoulder surgery soon after and only returned to the division this January. Ukrainian No. 9 maegashira Aonishiki (8-1) traded shoves with Chiyoshoma (2-7) but never backed off before pushing out the No. 5 maegashira, clinching back-to-back winning records having gone 11-4 on his makuuchi debut in March in Osaka. Yokozuna Hoshoryu (7-2) dealt with early pushes to his throat by No. 4 maegashira Ichiyamamoto (4-5) and timed his slap-down perfectly for his fifth straight win. Komusubi Wakatakakage (7-2) took a step back from the title race after he could not respond to a powerful pull down from No. 2 maegashira Abi (5-4) moments after the opening clash. No. 17 maegashira Asakoryu won to join Hoshoryu and Wakatakakage at 7-2. Ozeki Kotozakura (6-3) moved to his right and floored komusubi Takayasu (2-7) with a pulling overarm throw, while sekiwake Daieisho (6-3) suffered a damaging defeat in his highly challenging ozeki promotion bid after he was overpowered and thrust out by 40-year-old No. 3 megashira Tamawashi (3-6). After going 11-4 and 9-6 in the past two meets, Daieisho needed to avoid any further defeat this month to reach the usual required promotion standard of 33 wins over three straight meets wrestling as sekiwake or komusubi. Related coverage: Sumo: Onosato beats Hiradoumi, takes outright lead on Day 8 Sumo: Onosato stays unbeaten, tied for lead with Hakuoho on Day 7 Sumo: Onosato stays unbeaten, Hoshoryu among winners on Day 6
