New ozeki Kirishima (6-6-2) will fall short of the eight-win threshold for the tournament after losing to Asanoyama (7-4-3) by beltless arm throw and must contest the next meet with demotion-threatened "kadoban" status. The nephew of former Mongolian great Asashoryu punished his opponent's poorly executed attempt to dodge the opening charge, catching him in the air and tossing him to the clay. ![]() In one of the day's highlight bouts, Hoshoryu eliminated Wakamotoharu (9-5) from the race with an arm-lock throw. Tournaments of sumo, the national sport of Japan, are called Honbasho, and are held six times a year across the country. The 15-day tournament will see the crowning of a first-time champion on Sunday, with no previous Emperor's Cup winners remaining in title contention.Ī day after beating former tournament leader Nishikigi, Hakuoho once again demonstrated his survival instincts as he held firm at the edge and kept his balance to topple seasoned veteran and former komusubi Hokutofuji. Komosubi Kotonowaka joined Nishikigi and Ryuden at 10-4 after winning his fifth straight bout via push out against No. 15 Ryuden, who is now tied on the second rung at 10-4. 1 Nishikigi dropped off the pace after taking his third straight loss at the hands of No. The Grand Sumo Tournament (Bash) is held, yearly, in Tokyo. Ozeki promotion-seeking Hoshoryu also advanced to the head of the pack by beating fellow sekiwake Wakamotoharu, but No. ![]() The name Kokugikan means an arena where the national sport of Japan. ![]() Hakuoho (front) beats Hokutofuji on Day 14 of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on July 22, 2023. Ryogoku Kokugikan is the venue for the main tournament of the Grand Sumo Tournament.
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