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Onosato (left) defeats Aonishiki by <i>tsukidashi</i> to win the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sep 30, 2026
Onosato and Aonishiki deliver the title showdown sumo needed
Onosato’s first title in a year provided the biggest boost of the Autumn Basho, while other strong performances point to a compelling future for sumo.
Onosato (top) defeats Gonoyama with a slap-down technique at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Friday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sep 23, 2026
碍颈谤颈蝉丑颈尘补’蝉 yokozuna bid ends, but resurgent Onosato shines at autumn meet
There will be no new yokozuna this month, but Onosato could return to the winner’s circle and Atamifuji may yet earn promotion to ō锄别办颈.
Onosato (right) defeats Daieisho at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 16, 2026
Autumn Basho has all the ingredients of a classic
Injury concerns threatened to overshadow the autumn tournament, but Onosato and Aonishiki have quickly put those fears to rest.
Kirishima (left) takes part in a a joint training session at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Wednesday.
SUMO
Sep 11, 2026
Stage is set for Kirishima to earn yokozuna promotion
With Hoshoryu out and questions surrounding the fitness of Onosato and Aonishiki, Kirishima has emerged as the man to beat.
<i>Yokozuna</i> Onosato (right) practices during the final day of the summer tour in the city of Tachikawa on Aug. 30.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sep 9, 2026
Surge in sumo popularity not driven by stars of the sport
Sumo is enjoying another popularity boom, but unlike past eras, the surge has little to do with its biggest stars and far more with inbound tourism.
Aonishiki (left) receives the trophy from Hakkaku, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, after winning the July Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 29, 2026
Sumo’s top wrestler isn’t a yokozuna — yet
A championship-winning return from injury in Nagoya cemented Aonishiki’s status as sumo’s leading performer.
Kirishima (right) defeats Atamifuji by <i>oshidashi</i> at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 22, 2026
Nagoya Basho enters final stretch with everything to play for
Aonishiki’s push for both the Emperor’s Cup and a return to ō锄别办颈 has become the defining story of Nagoya, but several dangerous challengers remain firmly in the hunt.
Takanosho (left) in action with Onosato at IG Arena in Nagoya on Tuesday
SUMO
Jul 15, 2026
Early losses for yokozuna in Nagoya no cause for concern — in theory
Even the most disastrous start to a meet by a pretournament favorite is something that can be overcome.
Yokozuna Hoshoryu will be in the spotlight as the favorite during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
May 8, 2026
Path to glory opens for Hoshoryu after injuries to rivals Onosato and Aonishiki
Yokozuna Onosato and ozeki Aonishiki withdrew from the Summer Basho due to injuries.
Kirishima (then Kiribayama) in the Kokugikan in Tokyo in February 2020. Should Kirishima repeat March’s Emperor’s Cup-winning performance in the upcoming meet, he’ll immediately become one of the most successful <i>ō锄别办颈</i> of all time.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 6, 2026
What should the expectations be for sumo’s current trio of ō锄别办颈?
A recent promotion puts Kirishima at sumo’s second-highest rank, alongside Kotozakura and Aonishiki.
Yoshinofuji (left) defeats Aonishiki on March 9, the second day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, at Edion Arena in Osaka.  
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 18, 2026
Aonishiki’s busted yokozuna bid disappointing, but not concerning
For Aonishiki, the Osaka meet is likely to go down as just a stumbling block on his journey toward the sport’s highest rank.
Aonishiki pictured at Ajigawa stable in Tokyo on Feb. 2
SUMO
Mar 6, 2026
March basho opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion
With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power.
Newly promoted wrestlers Fujiseiun (left) and Fujiryoga pose with a copy of the <i>banzuke</i> rankings in Osaka on Tuesday.
SUMO
Feb 25, 2026
Physical banzuke ranking reveals sumo’s storylines
Many sumo stories don’t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings.
<i>?zeki</i> Aonishiki speaks to reporters at Ajigawa Stable on Wednesday.
SUMO
Feb 5, 2026
Rising star Aonishiki shows poise beyond years both in and out the sumo ring
Record-breaking success and incredible assimilation have both been made possible by the young Ukrainian’s diligence, maturity and strong willpower.
Aonishiki (center) defeats Atamifuji to clinch the championship at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 26, 2026
Incredible Aonishiki continues to edge closer to perfection
After winning back-to-back Emperor’s Cups, the young Ukrainian now stands on the doorstep of promotion to sumo’s highest rank.
Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup after winning his second consecutive Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 25, 2026
Aonishiki continues meteoric rise with victory at New Year Basho
Aonishiki clinched the New Year Basho by beating Maegashira No. 4 Atamifuji in a riveting playoff bout after both men ended the 15-day tournament with 12-3 records.
Aonishiki (left) defeats Ura on day one of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 14, 2026
Aonishiki sets the pace as New Year Basho title race takes shape
Although there is a long way to go in the current meet, if the 21-year-old takes home a second straight Emperor’s Cup he’ll be in position to earn promotion to yokozuna.
Onosato (right) wrestles during the open practice session at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 9, 2026
Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion
Injuries and form concerns cloud sumo’s biggest stars heading into the 2026 hatsu basho.
Yokozuna Onosato (center) performs at the ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 7, 2026
What’s in store for 91AV原创 national sport in 2026?
All that remains is Saturday’s ring purification ceremony before the battle to see who will be first to lift the Emperor’s Cup in 2026.
Onosato is presented with a ceremonial sash in the town of Ami in Ibaraki Prefecture on Friday.
SUMO
Dec 30, 2025
Who would win the ‘Sumo Awards’ for 2025?
Rikishi of the year would naturally be the showpiece award, and for 2025 there’s an obvious recipient.

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