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TERUNOFUJI

Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 22, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji has surgery on both knees
The Mongolian-born yokozuna, a seven-time tournament winner in the top division, has already left hospital after going under the knife earlier this week.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 21, 2022
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Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 20, 2022
Terunofuji out of Autumn meet with injuries to both knees
The Mongolian-born 30-year-old lost to maegashira Takayasu on Monday for his fourth defeat at Ryogoku Kokigikan, seemingly experiencing discomfort in his long-troubled right knee.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 16, 2022
Tamawashi and Hokutofuji stay perfect as Terunofuji falls again
Tamawashi went head-on with Takakeisho (4-2) before moving slightly to his right and swiftly slapping the ozeki down at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 15, 2022
Unbeaten Tamawashi hands Terunofuji second defeat
Tamawashi, who had defeated Terunofuji in three straight meets before losing in July in Nagoya, landed fierce blows to the yokozuna's throat with both hands in the day's final.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 14, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji survives scrape to remain one win back
No. 2 maegashira Meisei appeared to have the advantage at several points during Wednesday's bout but was unable to defeat sumo's current lone grand champion.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji bounces back from first defeat in Tokyo
The No. 2 maegashira tried to slip away and outflank the yokozuna, but Terunofuji kept his opponent squarely in front of him and shoved him out.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 12, 2022
Tobizaru upsets yokozuna Terunofuji on second day of Autumn Basho
Rank-and-file grappler Tobizaru outmaneuvered yokozuna Terunofuji at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, adeptly using a pushing and thrusting strategy to pull off the upset.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 11, 2022
Patient Terunofuji grinds out opening-day win over Kiribayama
Sole yokozuna Terunofuji withstood a grueling battle against komusubi Kiribayama to make a winning start to the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 9, 2022
Ichinojo seeking repeat as focus shifts back to sumo for Autumn Basho
It's looking increasingly likely that all members of the top division will be ready to go when the final Tokyo meet of the year gets underway at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.
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 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 / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 20, 2022
Recently deceased yokozuna Wakanohana leaves mixed legacy
The giant portrait that commemorates his perfect 15-0 championship in November 1978 still hangs in JR Ryogoku Station and is visible to anyone getting off the train to visit the Kokugikan.
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 / 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 / Basho reports
Jul 14, 2022
Ichinojo takes down yokozuna Terunofuji on Day 5 at Nagoya Basho
No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo outmuscled yokozuna Terunofuji to maintain his perfect record and take the sole lead after five days of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
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