Sekiwake Hoshoryu clinched his first Emperor’s Cup on July 23 at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, effectively guaranteeing his promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki.
Sekiwake Hoshoryu captures his first elite makuuchi-division championship after beating rank-and-file wrestler Hokutofuji in a playoff at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Nineteen-year-old rookie sensation Hakuoho turned the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament title race on its head Saturday with a stunning win over sole overnight leader Hokutofuji.
Rank-and-filer Hokutofuji grabbed the outright lead Friday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after joint overnight leader Nishikigi incurred a second straight loss at the hands of 19-year-old rookie sensation Hakuoho.