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The Mainichi
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Sumo: Ex-ozeki Mitakeumi leads in Nagoya, Onosato among 7 in chase
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Former ozeki Mitakeumi took an unexpected outright lead Friday with his sixth straight win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament where yokozuna debutant Onosato and six other wrestlers sit a win behind. Mitakeumi (6-0), ranked near the bottom of the elite makuuchi division as a No. 16 maegashira, overpowered his fellow former ozeki and No. 13 maegashira Shodai (3-3) in a force-out win at IG Arena. It is his best start since January 2022 when he won the last of his three Emperor's Cups and sealed his promotion to ozeki. His spell at the second-highest rank was short-lived, however, as he was demoted after four meets and his indifferent form since saw him drop to second-tier juryo this May before he came straight back up. Onosato had no trouble receiving the opening drive from Mongolian-born No. 3 maegashira Onokatsu (1-5) and bulldozed him out. He is the only grand champion left in action after Hoshoryu pulled out at 1-4 Thursday due to a left big toe injury. Kotozakura (4-2) made the most of a poor decision from No. 2 maegashira Abi (3-3) to sidestep the ozeki at the start and easily grappled out the pusher-thruster. Overnight co-leader Ichiyamamoto (5-1) lost his perfect record after No. 5 maegashira Hiradoumi (3-3) withstood an early pull-down attempt and knocked the No. 8 rank-and-filer off balance before pushing him out. Komusubi Takayasu (5-1) showed his class against rising Ukrainian star Aonishiki (4-2). The former ozeki barely avoided touching the sand with his hand following the No. 1 maegashira's favorite inner thigh sweep before recovering to prevail with an emphatic right overarm throw. Sekiwake Kirishima (5-1) easily pushed No. 3 maegashira Kinbozan (1-5) from the back to bounce back from his first loss, while fellow Mongolian-born veteran Tamawashi (5-1) also got back to winning ways after the 40-year-old No. 4 maegashira overwhelmed No. 6 maegashira Gonoyama (4-2) and pushed him down. No. 9 maegashira Ura (5-1) patiently forced out No. 7 maegashira Tobizaru (2-4). Makuuchi debutant and No. 14 maegashira Kusano (5-1), the back-to-back juryo champion, swiveled Ukrainian Shishi (3-3) before beating the No. 17 maegashira by frontal crush out.
Kyodo News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Ex-ozeki Mitakeumi leads in Nagoya, Onosato among 7 in chase
NAGOYA - Former ozeki Mitakeumi took an unexpected outright lead Friday with his sixth straight win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament where yokozuna debutant Onosato and six other wrestlers sit a win behind. Mitakeumi (6-0), ranked near the bottom of the elite makuuchi division as a No. 16 maegashira, overpowered his fellow former ozeki and No. 13 maegashira Shodai (3-3) in a force-out win at IG Arena. It is his best start since January 2022 when he won the last of his three Emperor's Cups and sealed his promotion to ozeki. His spell at the second-highest rank was short-lived, however, as he was demoted after four meets and his indifferent form since saw him drop to second-tier juryo this May before he came straight back up. Onosato had no trouble receiving the opening drive from Mongolian-born No. 3 maegashira Onokatsu (1-5) and bulldozed him out. He is the only grand champion left in action after Hoshoryu pulled out at 1-4 Thursday due to a left big toe injury. Kotozakura (4-2) made the most of a poor decision from No. 2 maegashira Abi (3-3) to sidestep the ozeki at the start and easily grappled out the pusher-thruster. Overnight co-leader Ichiyamamoto (5-1) lost his perfect record after No. 5 maegashira Hiradoumi (3-3) withstood an early pull-down attempt and knocked the No. 8 rank-and-filer off balance before pushing him out. Komusubi Takayasu (5-1) showed his class against rising Ukrainian star Aonishiki (4-2). The former ozeki barely avoided touching the sand with his hand following the No. 1 maegashira's favorite inner thigh sweep before recovering to prevail with an emphatic right overarm throw. Sekiwake Kirishima (5-1) easily pushed No. 3 maegashira Kinbozan (1-5) from the back to bounce back from his first loss, while fellow Mongolian-born veteran Tamawashi (5-1) also got back to winning ways after the 40-year-old No. 4 maegashira overwhelmed No. 6 maegashira Gonoyama (4-2) and pushed him down. No. 9 maegashira Ura (5-1) patiently forced out No. 7 maegashira Tobizaru (2-4). Makuuchi debutant and No. 14 maegashira Kusano (5-1), the back-to-back juryo champion, swiveled Ukrainian Shishi (3-3) before beating the No. 17 maegashira by frontal crush out.
Kyodo News
14-06-2025
- Business
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Hakuho reveals company, Toyota chairman heads amateurs' body
KYODO NEWS - 8 hours ago - 22:35 | Sports, All, Japan Former grand champion Hakuho announced the name of his new company on Saturday as he looks to promote the sport through the concept of a "world sumo grand slam" after leaving the Japan Sumo Association. Earlier in the day, the Japan Sumo Federation, which oversees the amateur side of the sport, unanimously elected the chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. and long-term Hakuho supporter Akio Toyoda as its new head. Hakuho's new company, Hakuho Dayan Sumo & Sports Inc. named after a Mongolian emperor, was unveiled at a party with some 200 of his supporters in Tokyo, including former Japan football star Keisuke Honda and former Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto. "I'm grateful," Hakuho said during the party after hearing of Toyoda's appointment. The Mongolian-born former yokozuna, who hopes sumo will one day become an Olympic sport, also indicated his intention of attending the sumo world championships in Bangkok in September. Toyoda, a supporter of the former grand champion since his wrestling days, was appointed for a two-year term at the federation after the 69-year-old expressed his interest in taking up the role this spring. The move follows Hakuho's decision to leave the JSA on Monday and promote the sport from outside the ruling body. Hakuho, who won a record 45 Emperor's Cups, left little more than a year after the indefinite closure of the Miyagino stable he had overseen as stablemaster, following revelations that one of his proteges had physically abused younger wrestlers. The 40-year-old has organized the Hakuho Cup, an international youth sumo tournament, since 2010 and his future interaction with the Toyoda-led federation could provide a new opportunity for the sport. Toyota Motor has an amateur sumo team and sponsors a national tournament. "It feels we've welcomed a strong leader," the federation's vice chairman Kozo Katsuda said. "We'll look into the idea (of collaborating with Hakuho) if there is such talk." Related coverage: Sumo: Kotozakura bids to get back on track by focusing on basics Sumo great Hakuho plans to promote sport from outside ruling body Sumo: Newly built IG Arena readying for big opening with Nagoya meet
Japan Today
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Japan Today
Hakuho reveals company; Toyota chairman heads amateurs' body
sumo Former grand champion Hakuho announced the name of his new company on Saturday as he looks to promote the sport through the concept of a "world sumo grand slam" after leaving the Japan Sumo Association. Earlier in the day, the Japan Sumo Federation, which oversees the amateur side of the sport, unanimously elected the chairman of Toyota Motor Corp and long-term Hakuho supporter Akio Toyoda as its new head. Hakuho's new company, Hakuho Dayan Sumo & Sports Inc named after a Mongolian emperor, was unveiled at a party with some 200 of his supporters in Tokyo, including former Japan football star Keisuke Honda and former Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto. "I'm grateful," Hakuho said during the party after hearing of Toyoda's appointment. The Mongolian-born former yokozuna, who hopes sumo will one day become an Olympic sport, also indicated his intention of attending the sumo world championships in Bangkok in September. Toyoda, a supporter of the former grand champion since his wrestling days, was appointed for a two-year term at the federation after the 69-year-old expressed his interest in taking up the role this spring. The move follows Hakuho's decision to leave the JSA on Monday and promote the sport from outside the ruling body. Hakuho, who won a record 45 Emperor's Cups, left little more than a year after the indefinite closure of the Miyagino stable he had overseen as stablemaster, following revelations that one of his proteges had physically abused younger wrestlers. The 40-year-old has organized the Hakuho Cup, an international youth sumo tournament, since 2010 and his future interaction with the Toyoda-led federation could provide a new opportunity for the sport. Toyota Motor has an amateur sumo team and sponsors a national tournament. "It feels we've welcomed a strong leader," the federation's vice chairman Kozo Katsuda said. "We'll look into the idea (of collaborating with Hakuho) if there is such talk." © KYODO
Kyodo News
14-06-2025
- Business
- Kyodo News
Sumo: Hakuho reveals company, Toyota chairman heads amateurs' body
KYODO NEWS - 8 minutes ago - 22:35 | Sports, All, Japan Former grand champion Hakuho announced the name of his new company on Saturday as he looks to promote the sport through the concept of a "world sumo grand slam" after leaving the Japan Sumo Association. Earlier in the day, the Japan Sumo Federation, which oversees the amateur side of the sport, unanimously elected the chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. and long-term Hakuho supporter Akio Toyoda as its new head. Hakuho's new company, Hakuho Dayan Sumo & Sports Inc. named after a Mongolian emperor, was unveiled at a party with some 200 of his supporters in Tokyo, including former Japan football star Keisuke Honda and former Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto. "I'm grateful," Hakuho said during the party after hearing of Toyoda's appointment. The Mongolian-born former yokozuna, who hopes sumo will one day become an Olympic sport, also indicated his intention of attending the sumo world championships in Bangkok in September. Toyoda, a supporter of the former grand champion since his wrestling days, was appointed for a two-year term at the federation after the 69-year-old expressed his interest in taking up the role this spring. The move follows Hakuho's decision to leave the JSA on Monday and promote the sport from outside the ruling body. Hakuho, who won a record 45 Emperor's Cups, left little more than a year after the indefinite closure of the Miyagino stable he had overseen as stablemaster, following revelations that one of his proteges had physically abused younger wrestlers. The 40-year-old has organized the Hakuho Cup, an international youth sumo tournament, since 2010 and his future interaction with the Toyoda-led federation could provide a new opportunity for the sport. Toyota Motor has an amateur sumo team and sponsors a national tournament. "It feels we've welcomed a strong leader," the federation's vice chairman Kozo Katsuda said. "We'll look into the idea (of collaborating with Hakuho) if there is such talk." Related coverage: Sumo: Kotozakura bids to get back on track by focusing on basics Sumo great Hakuho plans to promote sport from outside ruling body Sumo: Newly built IG Arena readying for big opening with Nagoya meet
