Terunofuji, Takayasu and Mitakeumi remain undefeated, Maegashira look promising We’re now three days into the May basho and Terunofuji looks as strong as ever and is continuing his stellar start in the competition. Following his victory against Maegashira #2 Tobizaru with the lesser used uwatenage kimarite (overarm throw winning technique), Terunofuji extended his score toContinue reading “May Grand Sumo Tournament 2021: Days 1-3 Review”
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2021 January Basho – Days 1-3: Review
After three thrilling days of exciting sumo bouts and in keeping with the excellent 2020 season, the 2021 January event has got off to a suitably unpredictable start! With the top two Yokozuna wrestlers (Hakuho and Kakuryu) having withdrawn from thetournament prior to its start, Sumo fans across the world would havebeen forgiven for predictingContinue reading “2021 January Basho – Days 1-3: Review”
September 2020: Day 3 Roundup
We’re three days into the September basho and there already have been many talking points. So, without further ado, let’s discuss sumo! Days 1 – 3 Well, not really surprising due to the amount of injuries going around in professional Sumo’s current climate, but many rikishi have pulled out of this Aki tournament: Yokozuna, Hakuho,Continue reading “September 2020: Day 3 Roundup”
Sumo Profile: Onosho
Picture by Wikimedia Commons Profile Details Shikona (ring name): Onosho Real Name: Fumiya Utetsu Nationality (By birth): Nakadomari, Aomori, Japan Current Rank: Maegashira #2 Championships – Makuuchi: 0 Championships – Juryo: 1 Promoted to Makuuchi: May, 2017 Photo Taken from Wikimedia Commons
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