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NAGOYA GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 9, 2023
Terunofuji and promotion-chasing sekiwake trio open basho with wins
Neither of sumo's two ozeki, veteran Takakeisho or newcomer Kirishima, competed on the first day of the 15-day meet at Nagoya's Dolphins Arena due to injury.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 7, 2023
Terunofuji looking to take another step toward rarefied status at Nagoya Basho
One of the most highly anticipated grand sumo tournaments of recent times gets underway at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 7, 2023
Ozeki Takakeisho to skip Nagoya tourney due to knee troubles
Ozeki Takakeisho decided Friday not to compete in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after pain in both knees prevented him from sparring ahead of the 15-day meet that opens Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 5, 2023
Heat is on for most anticipated Nagoya tournament in years
High temperatures combined with oppressive humidity and constant thunderstorms create a challenging environment for both rikishi and fans alike at the July Basho.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 28, 2023
Latest sumo rankings showcase sport's up and coming stars
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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 27, 2022
Ichinojo's deserved first title rescues virus-struck Nagoya Basho
The Minato stable man's debut championship brought not only relief but genuine joy, as he is one of the most affable and likeable figures in Japan's national sport.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 25, 2022
Ichinojo sets sights on ozeki after winning first Emperor's Cup
'I want to use the championship as motivation to get back to sanyaku and aim for ozeki,' he said.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 24, 2022
Ichinojo wins first Emperor's Cup following loss by Terunofuji
After coming into Day 15 deadlocked with yokozuna Terunofuji at 11-3, Ichinojo beat fellow maegashira Ura to seal his maiden Emperor's Cup title at 29 years old.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 24, 2022
Terunofuji and Ichinojo remain tied for lead after Day 14 losses
The two wrestlers will head into the final day at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, where the field has been ravaged by the coronavirus, with identical 11-3 records.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2022
COVID-19 continues to impact Nagoya Basho as Terunofuji and Ichinojo remain tied atop standings
A wave of seven more coronavirus withdrawals hit the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 22, 2022
Ironman Tamawashi pulls out due to COVID-19; JSA may officially keep consecutive match streak alive
The 37-year-old Mongolian wrestler's streak of 1,448 consecutive contests fought since his sumo debut in January 2004 is the fourth longest all-time.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 21, 2022
Terunofuji dominates and Ichinojo escapes on Day 12 in Nagoya
Terunofuji's 10th win kept him tied with Ichinojo, who did well to avoid an ambush in his own bout.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 20, 2022
COVID-19 outbreaks in sumo stables disrupt Nagoya meet
No. 2 maegashira, Kotonowaka, is one of 49 wrestlers from the two stables who either caught the virus or came into close contact with someone testing positive.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 19, 2022
Terunofuji overpowers Sadanoumi to tie with 3 others for lead
The Mongolian-born grand champion, bidding for his eighth Emperor's Cup, wrapped up the maegashira at the jump and bulldozed him straight back over the straw.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 18, 2022
Terunofuji too much for Endo on Day 9 in Nagoya
Terunofuji is tied for the lead at the 15-day tournament with five other wrestlers including Ichinojo and Kotonowaka, both No. 2 maegashira.
Japan Times
SUMO / Regional Voices: Chubu
Jul 18, 2022
1972 Nagoya Basho a key turning point for foreign sumo wrestlers
The year was pivotal, marking the return of Okinawa to Japan and the normalizing of diplomatic ties between Japan and China.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 17, 2022
Terunofuji survives scare to join Nagoya leaders
Seven-time champion Terunofuji endured more than two minutes of action in the ring punctuated by a 10-minute break after opponent Wakamotoharu's mawashi belt came undone.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 16, 2022
Shodai ends Ichinojo's perfect run after seven days at Nagoya tourney
Ichinojo had beaten yokozuna Terunofuji as well as ozeki Takakeisho and Mitakeumi over the past three days but the struggling Shodai showed what he is capable of in Nagoya.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 16, 2022
Mitakeumi forced to leave Nagoya meet after COVID-19 case within stable
Mitakeumi needed a winning record of eight wins or more to stay at the sport's second-highest rank but struggled at Dolphins Arena after going 2-4 in his first six days.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2022
Ichinojo bulldozes Mitakeumi to maintain perfect record
A day after overpowering yokozuna Terunofuji, Ichinojo delivered another commanding performance.
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