Kisenosato promoted to second highest rank
The Japan Sumo Association announced that on November 30, 2011 sekiwake Kisenosato from Naruto Beya was promoted to the rank of ozeki.
Kotoshogiku promoted to Ozeki
The Nihon Sumo Kyokai announced that following a special board of directors meeting, sekiwake Kotoshogiku from Sadogatake beya was promoted to the rank of ozeki.
Kaio decides to end career
Ozeki Kaio, the all-time career wins leader, will retire from sumo, drawing the curtain on an illustrious but injury-plagued career.
Hakuho’s run ends six short of record
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho saw his record-chasing streak end at 63 bouts after a stunning defeat to Kisenosato in the second day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Aoiyama on track for a record?
The second Bulgarian grapller in Japan, Aoiyama Kosuke, is on track to set a record for the fastest progress to the top division in sumo.
Sayonara Asashoryu
Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu Akinori, known for his truculent and fiery nature, decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden career.
Strong tournament for Sadogatake beya’s front men
Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu had briefly given himself hope of forcing a playoff after easily barging out ozeki Harumafuji (9-6) in his final bout, but had to be content with a runnerup finish and a 13-2 record. Hakuho beat fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu in an epic finale to clinch his 11th Emperor’s Cup win on the last day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Hakuho defeated – title still up for grabs
Ozeki Kotooshu dumped Hakuho to a shock first defeat Saturday, throwing the title race into confusion with one day remaining at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Hakuho beats Kotooshu to win one-day meet
Hakuho won the title for the first time in four years and second time overall, disposing of rank-and-filer Tochinoshin in a semifinal match before dispensing with Kotooshu using an overarm throw in the final at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Kotooshu gunning for promotion in Nagoya
Bulgarian Kotooshu will make his maiden voyage in a bid for promotion to yokozuna as the top-ranked ozeki as the Japan Sumo Association on Monday released the rankings for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament…
