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Lone yokozuna Terunofuji claims his ninth top-division title by defeating joint leader Kotonowaka in a thrilling championship playoff at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Sekiwake Kotonowaka takes a step toward his first career championship and promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki by retaining the sole lead on the 12th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Rookie sensation Onosato overpowers former sekiwake Meisei to keep his share of the lead and clinch a winning record at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Former ozeki Asanoyama holds onto the outright lead with his seventh straight win, while lone yokozuna Terunofuji suffered his second loss, at the hands of rank-and-file opponent Shodai, at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.