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SUMO Day-15, Final day: Yokozuna Hakuho wins over Ozeki Harumafuji for 15-0 perfect record to captures the record of 4th cosecutive session title, Harumafuji barely made 8-7 more win than lose and Ozeki Kotooshu beats rival Baruto 10-5, Baruto ends up with 9-6. Other veteran Ozeki Kaio loses for 8-7.
2010 Grand Sumo Fall Session (Tokyo 9/12-26) -Daily changes Results.
SUMO-New Year Session Day-15:Yokozuna Hakuho defeat
Asashoryu for 14-1 record for tie but Yokozuna Asashoryu
come back in the play off match to beat Hakuho to capture the session title. Ozeki Kotooshu lose 10-5 and Chiyotaikai 8-7 at Grand Sumo 2009 in Tokyo (1/11-25)
SUMO-Day 15: Osaka
Spring Session: Yokozuna Hakuho wins over Asashoryu to captures the session title with 15-0, Asashoryu 11-4, Ozeki Kaio 8-7, Kotooshu wins again for 10-5, Harumafuji 10-5, Chiyotaikai loses worst record of 2-13 (3/30)
SUMO:Kyushu Basho 11/9-23(15th Day): Yokozuna Hakuho wins the session title. Hakuho and Sekiwake Ama both wins the last day and 13-2 tie. In the fight off Hakuho defeated Ama for his 9th victory. Ozeki Chiyotaikai and Kotooshu both 8-7, Miyabiyam 10-5. Yokozuna Asashoryu absence (11/13)
SUMO-:Two More Russian Pro-Sumo Wrestlers:
Rohou and Hakurozan Discharge Positive Drag Test (9/8).
SUMO-:Fall Sessions Tokyo Day-15: Yokozuna Hakuho wins 14-1 for the Session Title, Kotomitsuki 11-4 and Ama 12-3 records, Chiyotaikai and Kaio 9-6, Ozeki Kotooshu 8-7. Asashoryu's 5th loss 5-5 and withdrew out of competetion on day 10. (9/28)
*Yokozuna Hakuho won Nagoya Session with perfect score 15-0.
*Ozeki Koto-oshu won his first Summer Session title with a 14-1 record.(May 11-25)
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Grand Sumo New Year Session
Ozeki Baruto Wins First Session Title
Tokyo, JPN - The first Grand Sumo Session of 2012 began with the New Year Session on January 8th. At the start of the15 day tournament, the Japanese Sumo Association promoted Kisenosato to Ozeki rank this session.
During the first 5 days, the three experienced Ozeki and Yokozuna Hakuho had no problems winning their fights, but the two recently promoted Ozeki Kotoshogiku and Kisenosato struggled. Kotoshogiku lost three times before the fifth day, and Kisenosato lost one fight. After veteran Ozeki Harumafuji lost on day 6 and Kotooshu was defeated on day 7, the only two undefeated wrestlers were Yokozuna Hakuho and Ozeki Baruto.
On the 10th day, the nightmare began for Yokozuna Hakuho while Baruto remained undefeated. Sekiwake rank Kakuryu defeated Hakuho in an upset victory by pushing Hakuho out of the ring. Hakuho continued to fall on day 12 with a loss to Ozeki Harumafuji (8-3) and Kotooshu (9-3) the next day, while Baruto continued his undefeated streak by defeating Ozeki Kotoshogiku on day 13. Yokozuna Hakuho handed Baruto his only loss on the last day of the session, but the effort was too late for the title. Ozeki Baruto won his first session title with a 14-1 record. If Baruto wins the Osaka session starting March 11, he will have a chance to be promoted to Yokozuna.
2011 Grand Sumo Kyushu Session (12-5-2011)
Yokozuna Hakuho Captured 21st Session Title
Fukuoka, JPN - The Grand Sumo Kyushu Session, the last sumo session of the year, ran from November 13 to 27 at Fukuoka's Kokusai Center. In his first session as an Ozeki, Kotoshogiku started off strong for the first 9 days. On the 10th day, rival Ozeki Baruto broke Kotoshogiku's undefeated streak and took him down with a powerful yorikiri (push out of the ring); Baruto ended the day with a 7-3 record. Meanwhile, Hakuho continued to dominate by defeating Sekiwake rank Kisenosato on day 11 and Kotoshogiku on day 12. Then, Hakuho prevailed against Ozeki Kotooshu (9-4) to continue his winning streak. No one could catch up to Hakuho's mastery and he captured his 21st session title.
Sekiwake Kisenosato (10-5) received the best technique award and was promoved to Ozeki rank. The most inspirational award went to Aoiyama (11-4). The next sumo tournament is the New Year Session which will start January 8th in Tokyo.
2011 Grand Sumo Fall Session
Yokozuna Hakuho Victorious Over Kotoshogiku's Challenge
Tokyo, JPN - The Grand Sumo Fall Session opened September 11 and continued through the 25th at Tokyo's Kokugikan Hall. Last session's champion, Ozeki Harumafuji, aimed to win another session title which could lead to promotion to Yokozuna. Unfortunately Harumafuji lost three fights in five days to fall behind from the start.
By day 11, Yokozuna Hakuho was the only undefeated fighter. Gagamaru, a Maegashira 11th rank wrestler from Georgia, followed Hakuho with one loss and Sekiwake Kotoshogiku's record was 9-2. Ozeki Baruto and Sekiwake Kisenosato trailed the top three with three losses each. Ozeki Kotooshu had already withdrawn on day 7 due to an injury.
On day 12, Yokozuna Hakuho suffered his first loss when he was defeated by Sekiwake Kisenosato’s arm lock throw (kotenage). Gagamaru's second loss tied him with Kotoshogiku (10-2).
On day 13, Hakuho fell to an up-coming fighter when Kotoshogiku pushed the Yokozuna out of the ring. The result was the top two fighters were now tied at 11-2. Kisenosato and Gagamaru followed close behind with 10-3 records.
If both Hakuho and Kotoshogiku won their last match on the 15th day, the two fighters would have faced each other in a fight-off match. However, Kotoshogiku lost to Baruto’s swing throw (uwatenage) to finish 12-3. Hakuho defeated Ozeki Harumafuji with a swing throw (uwatenage) to capture his 20th session tittle with a 13-2 record.
Sekiwake Kotoshogiku (12-3) not only won the best technique and the most inspirational awards, he qualified for Ozeki rank for the next session. Sekiwake Kisenosato also finished with a 12-3 record and also received the most inspirational award. Kisenosato has a chance to become Ozeki at the next session if he finishes with more than 12 wins. Maegashira Dagamaru (11-4) received the outstanding award.
The next sumo basho will begin November 13th in Fukuoka, Japan.
2011 Grand Sumo Nagoya Session
Ozeki Harumafuji Defeats Yokozuna Hakuho
Nagoya, JPN - The Nagoya Grand Sumo Session kicked off July 10th for 15 days of bouts in the midst of a storm of criticism. This critical session was the first after a match fixing scandal was disclosed to the public. Japan's sumo organization discharged a number of sumo players in an attempt to clean up the sport's image.
The first two days saw Ozeki Kaio and Kotooshu fall to their opponents. On day 5, Ozeki Baruto also lost a match. Early in the session Ozeki Kaio won his record 1047th bout, but his session record was a disappointing 3 wins – 7 losses. On the 11th day, Kaio announced his intention to retire. On the same day, Yokozuna Hakuho was defeated by upcoming Sekiwake Kotoshogiku's push-out for a 10-1 record, and Ozeki Harumafuki beat Ozeki Kotooshu to maintain a perfect 11-0 record. Day 14 saw an upbeat Ozeki Harumafuji (13-0) face Yokozuna Hakuho (12-1) and win the session title with a push-out win. Harumafuji's 14-0 record was his second session victory since 2009, 12 sessions ago. On the last day, Yokozuna Hakuho lost to Baruto's swing throw (uwate-nage) to finish with a 12-3 record. Baruto's final record was 11-4, and Kotooshu finished 9-6.
The best technique award went to Homashou (11-4) and the inspiration award went to Sekiwake Kotoshogiku (11-4) after he defeated Yokozuna Hakuho. The next session will be the fall session at Tokyo's Kokugikan Hall on September 11-25, 2011.
All Japan Pro-Sumo Organization Cancels Spring Session
Three wrestlers admit match-fixing
Tokyo, JPN - Japan’s Pro-Sumo Association (JSA) announced the Spring Osaka sumo session was cancelled after two sumo players and one stable manger admitted they were involved in fixing sumo matches. Twelve other sumo players are being questioned by JSA.
This scandal broke following a Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department continued investigation into a sumo player’s involvement with illegal baseball gambling. Ozeki Kotomitsuki was discharged by JSA after these allegations surfaced last summer. Tokyo police seized sumo players’ cell phones during the investigation into illegal gambling and found text messages implying sumo match fixing on cell phones belonging to Chiyohakuho and Takenawa, who at the time was still active as Kasuganishiki.
Chiyohakuho and three other wrestlers were found to have exchanged text messages during last year’s Spring Grand Sumo Tournament (March 14-28, 2010) and Summer Grand Sumo Tournament (May 9-23, 2010). The messages contained names of nine other wrestlers, according to the sources.
The three wrestlers who have admitted to match-fixing are: the elder Takenawa, 35, who retired as the wrestler Kasuganishiki after last month's New Year Grand Sumo Tournament; Chiyohakuho, 27, a wrestler in the second-tier juryo division; and a lower-rank wrestler, Enatsukasa, 31. JSA is considering penalties for these three players while investigating twelve other sumo wrestlers.
The only previous sumo tournament to be cancelled was in 1946 due to delays in repairing wartime damage to the venue.
2011 Grand Sumo New Year Session
Yokozuna Hakuho Wins Again
Hakuho Yokozuna Hakuho Wins Again |
Tokyo, JPN - 2011 began with the New Year sumo session at Tokyo's Kokugikan, the mecca of sumo. Although four ozeki battled to win the title from Yokozuna Hakuho, all four lost at least once during the first five days. Only Yokozuna Hakuho maintained a clean record of 5-0.
On the 10th day, Ozeki Kotooshu fell to Japan’s Homasho and Ozeki Baruto lost to the Russian fighter Aran. Both ozeki fell further behind Hakuho (10-0) with a mid-tournament record of 8-2. But on the 11th day, Hakuho lost to Sekiwake Kisenosato in a nightmare rematch of the 2nd day of the last Kyushu session. Kisenosato was the one who blocked Hakuho’s attempt to break Futabayama's 69 bout winning streak at 62 wins. Kotooshu and Baruto continued to fall behind and by day 13 were both at 9-4.
On the 14th day, Hakuho beat Baruto with sukuinage (swing throw) to capture his 18th session title with a 13-1 record without waiting the last day of battle. Hakuho's final result was 14-1 after defeating Ozeki Kaio on the last day.
Kotoshogiku (11-4) received the best technique award, and the outstanding award went to Kisenosato for beating Yokozuna Hakuho and Ozeki Harumafuji. Kisenosato will try for the rank of Ozeki next spring session. The most inspirational award was given to Okinoumi (11-4). The next spring session will start March 13 at Osaka's Furitsu Gym.
(1/9~23,2011)
Graund Sumo Kyushu Session 2010
Hakuho wins 17th session title but failed to set new consecutive win record
Fukuoka, JPN - Yokozuna Hakuho wrapped up the Kyushu Basho by winning his 17th career session title. Everyone was watching to see if Hakuho would break Yokozuna Futabayama's record of 69 consecutive wins which has stood for the last 71 years. Right at the beginning of the meet, Hakuho lost to Sekiwake Kisenosato on day 2 and ended his 63 bout winning streak. Hakuho recovered from this loss to win the rest of his regular matches, easily beating Ozeki Kotooshu (8-7) with a powerful uwate-nage (upper arm swing throw) to ended with a 14-1 record. Maegashira Toyonoshima upset Kisenosato and ended with a 14-1 record as well. In the tie breaker match, Hakuho won the session title by defeating Toyonoshima with a okurinage (passing throw).
Toyonoshima received two awards for best technique and outstanding spirit. Kisenosato won the most inspirational award for defeating Ozeki Kotooshu, and Harumafuji. Particularly inspirational was his defeat of Yokozuna Hakuho, which blocked Hakuho's attempt to break a historic record.
Veteran Kaio demonstrated his power and presence with a 12-3 record. Ozeki Baruto finished with a 11-4 record, and Kotooshu ended the session at 8-7. Ozeki Harumafuji withdrew from competition on day 4. The next sumo session will be the New Year Session next January 2011 at Tokyo's Kokugikan Hall.(11/14~28,2010)
2010 Graund Sumo Fall Session
Hakuho wins 4th consecutive session title
Hakuho Yokozuna Hakuho Wins 4th Consecutive Session Title
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Tokyo- Yokozuna Hakuho won his 4th straight session title with an impressive 62nd consecutive win. This is Hakuho's 8th session title that he won with a perfect record. His next record to break would be Futabayama's 69 consecutive wins which has stood since the 1930's.
During the fall session, Hakuho defeated the bigger and younger Ozeki Baruto on day 13, and Kotooshu on day 14. The final day of the tournament saw Hakuho hold Harumafuji's attack at bay and pushed him out of the ring for the session title.
After Yokozuna Asashoryu was forced retire in February and Ozeki Kotomitsuki was discharged due to his involvement in illegal gambling in July, Hakuho lost many old rivals but now faces many rising young stars like Ozeki Baruto , Kotooshu, Harumafuji and veteran Kaio. Hakuho likes and is comfortable facing the fighting styles of all these players except for fellow Mongolian wrestler Harumafuji. Although Harumafuji possesses good instinctive moves to upset Hakuho, he has been suffering from a knee injury and has a 1-3 record against Hakuho so far this year. If Harumafuji's knee heals, he may have a good chance to stop Hakuho's winning streak.
The best technique award went to Sekiwake Tochiozan with a 11-4 record where he defeated three Ozeki. The most inspirational award was given to two fighters from the same stable, Takekaze (12-3) and Yoshikaze (11-4). The next sumo session will be the Kyushu Basho will run from November 4 to 28 at the Fukuoka Center. (9/12-26, Kokugikan Hall)
Yokozuna Hakuho Captures 3 Consecutive Titles!
Nagoya, JPN- Yokozuna Hakuho (25yrs) won three consecutive session titles with 47 straight victories. Japan's pro -Sumo world was in the deep trouble, when Ozeki Kotomitsuki was discharged from the Grand Sumo association due to an illegal gambling involvement prior to this session. Even this Nagoya basho (session) was not televised in Japan
because of the scandal. Now only one Yokozuna, Hakuho and four Ozeki
remain in their positions.
Hakuho dominated this session with 15-0 wins, he defeated three Ozeki , Kotooshu (10-5) on the 13th day , Harumafuji (10-5) on the 14th day, and young Baruto (8-7) on the final day. Bigger Baruto pushed Hakuho to the edge of the circle several times, but Hakuho regained
his position and sent Baruto into a left swing throw to defeat him.
Hakuho's perfect 15-0 score to capture 3 straight session titles and
47 straights victories. It was the 3rd best record in Sumo history.
The highest straight winning record is 69 by Yokozuna Futabayama. The "Best Technique" award went to Kakuryu (11-4 record) for his 5th time. The "Most Inspirational" award was given to Aran (11-4) and Homasho (11-4).
Aran and Tochiozan (9-6) will be promoted to Sekiwake rank, and Sekiwake Kisenosato (7-8) will be demoted to a lower rank in the next September fall session in Tokyo, 9/12 -9/26.(7/11-25, Nagoya)
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Yokozuna Hakuho Wins Again!
Kaio Ozeki Kaio Wins 1000 Matches!
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Tokyo, Japan - This summer's Grand Sumo session began on May 9th at Kokugikan Hall, and ran 15 days until the 23rd. The main sumos to watch were veteran Yokozuna Hakuho of Mongolia and upcoming Ozeki (rank just below Yokozuna) Baruto. Hakuho is the only current Yokozuna since Asashoryu retired at the end of last session. Hakuho also swept last session with 15 wins, no losses. Here, he dominated once again with a shocking 15-0 record. Later, Hokuho said that winning all his matches made him even more confident. Baruto, who had just advanced to Ozeki rank after the last session, lost to Hokuho and held a record of 10 wins, 5 losses. Other Ozekis with 9-5 records were veteran Kaio, Kotomitsuki, Kotooshu and Harumafuji. Aran and Tochinoshin won the most outstanding awards. There were no other awards given. However, veteran Ozeki Kaio reached a total career 1,000 wins! There are now only two sumos in history to have such an honor.(5/09-23, Tokyo)
Yokozuna Hakuho Dominates Spring Session
Hakuho Yokozuna Hakuho Dominates |
Osaka, JPN- The Spring Grand Sumo session began on March 14 in Osaka. The last session ended with champion Yokozuna Asashoryu shocking sumo fans by announcing his sudden retirement. Although Asashoryu's assault case is still ongoing, his retirement is final. Hakuho was the only yokozuna in this session and faced many upcoming fighters such as Sekiwake Baruto. Hakuho faced the Estonian who finished third during the last session on the 11th day.
Both Hakuho and Baruto started the day undefeated, but Hakuho defeated Baruto with a powerful uwate-nage (upper swing throw) to win the day. Hakuho continued to face all challengers and captured his 13th title by winning all 15 of his matches.
Baruto defeated the other four ozeki to maintain his record at 14-1 and received the best technique and most inspirational awards. Baruto will be promoted to the second highest rank of Ozeki before the next session.
Ozeki Kotooshu and Harumafuji both finished with 10-5 records. Ozeki Kotomitsuki trailed with 9-6 and veteran Kaio ended the tournament with a 8-7 finish. Sekiwake Kisenosato had a 9-6 record. The Summer Session will begin May 9th for 15 days at Kokugikan Hall in Tokyo. (3/14-27, Osaka)
Yokozuna Asashoryu forced to retire!
Yokuzuna Asashoryu was summoned before the Japan Sumo Association to give an
account of his alleged drunken assault in mid-January outside a Tokyo
nightclub during the January tournament. Before Asashoryu could be
questioned, he gave his resignation from the sport of sumo and retired to
take responsibility for his actions. Asashoryu's career has been marked by
great success in the ring, while many have said he has not lived up to the
high standards expected from a yokozuna. Asashoryu made history both for
winning the Emperor's cup 25 times, the third most in the history of sumo,
while also being the first yokozuna ever to be suspended. Asashoryu's
retirement comes as sumo tries to clean up its image as public interest has
dropped for a sport full of scandals, many of them his.
Yokozuna Asashoryu come back victory!
Asashoryu Yokozuna Asashoryu come back victory!
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Tokyo, JPN - The New Year Grand Sumo session began January 10th at Tokyo's
Kokugikan Hall. Yokozuna Hakuho ended 2009 by winning two back to back
sessions, so his rivalry with Yokozuna Asashoryu was the highlight of this
session. On day 3, Sekiwake Chiyotaikai (33 yrs) lost his third fight of the
session to Ozeki Kaio. The former ozeki announced his retirement the next
day. This win gave the 37 year old veteran Kaio his 808th win. On day 5,
Asashoryu lost his first fight to up-coming Goeidou?s pull down
(hikiotoshi). On the day 7, Yokozuna Hakuho lost his first bout to tie 6-1
with Asashoryu. Ozeki Kotooshu, Ozeki Harumafuji, and Sekiwake Baruto also
vied for the top spot with 6-1 records at the end of the 7th day. The 8th
and 9th days started to separate the leaders from the rest of the pack, as
the two Ozeki fell away from the front runners. On days 12 and 13, Hakuhou
lost twice to Ozeki Harumafuki and Ozeki Kaio (10-3), which put him behind
rival Asashoryu. On day 14, Asashoryu defeated another rival, fellow
Mongolian Harumafuji, with a lower swing throw (shitate-nage) to win his
25th session title. This feat is the 3rd best record in sumo history.
The best technique award went to Aminishiki (11-4) and Baruto won the
outstanding award (12-3) by defeating two ozeki and Yokozuna Hakuho. The
inspirational award went to Toyohibiki (12-3).
Hakuho Wins Session And Sets New Record of 86
Fukuoka, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (24yrs) defeated Yokozuna Asashoryu (29yrs) in a historic win on the last day of the Kyushu session. Not only did Hakuho defeat his rival, but he set a new record for 86 wins in a year while breaking Asashoryu?? previous record of 84 wins. Hakuho captured his 12th session title and dominated with his fourth 15-0 perfect record.
Asashoryu started strong with a 11-0 streak, only to fade on the 12th day by falling to Ozeki Harumafuji's quick tsuki-otoshi (push down throw). Asashoryu lost his last 4 matches to finish 11-4.
Chiyotaikai lost his Ozeki rank and will come back as a Sekiwake rank in the next session after finishing with a 2 wins/ 9 losses/ 4 absences record. Kotooshu was the only Ozeki wtih a 10-5 finish, and Ozeki Harumafuji ended the session with a 9-6 record. The other two Ozeki, Kotomitsuki and Kaio, barely maintained a 8-7 record to maintain their Ozeki rank.
The best technique award went to Toyonoshima (11-4) and the most inspirational awards were given to Tochinoshin (12-3) and Miyabiyama (12-3).
The 2010 New Year's session will begin on January 10th at Tokyo's Kokugikan Hall.
(11/29/09 Fukuoka) Yokozuna Hakuho Wins Session Titles
Tokyo, Japan -Ozeki Harumafuji started the Nagoya Grand Sumo session with hopes of a second session title, which would give him the chance to reach the rank of Yokozuna. Harumafuji suffered his first loss on the 3rd day to Komusubi Kotoshogiku's push-out, and by day 11 was far behind the leaders with a 8-3 record.
Yokozuna Asashoryu faced upcoming player Kisenosato on day 8, and lost his momentum by losing two days in a row. By day 11, Asashoryu also had a 8-3 record, trailing rivals Yokozuna Hakuho and Ozeki Kotooshu.
Hakuho and Kotooshu both lost on day 11, but were still tied to lead with 10-1 records. Hakuho fell to Kotomitsuki's push-out, and Kotooshu lost to Chiyotaikai's slap down. On day 13, Hakuho faced Kotooshu in a crucial fight where Hakuho's powerful uwate-nage (upper swing throw) caught Kotoshu off guard. On the final 15th day, Kotooshu defeated Harumafuji and ended with a 13-2 record. Kotooshu carefully watched Hakuho's final fight with Asashoryu, since if Hakuho lost, they would fight in a face-off match as they would both have 13-2 records. Hakuho waited for the right moment, changing his grip and looking for an opening. Asashoryu struggled to get his grip, and when he bet everything on his attack, Hakuho pounced with a shitate-nage (lower swing throw) to knock Asashoryu down. Kotooshu left his seat in disappointment.
The best technique award went to Aminishiki (11-4) and most inspiration award to Shoutenro (11-4). The fall session will run September 13-29 at Tokyo's Kokugikan Hall.
Ozeki Harumafuji Upsets Yokozuna Hakuho
Harumafuji Ozeki Harumafuji Upsets Yokozuna Hakuho
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Kokugikan Hall, Tokyo, Japan -Yokozuna Hakuho, winner of the last session, and Ozeki Harumafuji both reached to face each other on the 12th day with 12 wins each. Hakuho's unexpected "susoharai throw" (foot sweep) caught Harumafuji off guard for his first loss which tied him with Yokozuna Asashoryu (both 12-1). On the 14th day, Hakuho's dreams for an undefeated streak came to an end when he faced with Ozeki Kotooshu's "uwatenage" (upper swing throw). Meanwhile, Ozeki Harumafuji upset Yokozuna Asashoryu with a dynamic "sotogake" (out side foot clip throw) that tied him with Hakuho at 13-1. On the final day, Hakuho pushed rival Asashoryu (12-3) out of the ring and Harumafuji defeated Ozeki Kotooshu. The two fighters tied with 14-1 records would face each other a second time in a tie breaker for the session title.
After the ceremonial warmup, Harumafuji dashed out to grab Hakuho's left belt, and went for two quick "shitatenage" (lower swing throw). Hakuho could not keep his balance. By touching the ground Hakuho lost the match and the session title. Komusubi rank Tsururyu 9-6 won the award for best technique and the most inspirational award went to Maegashira rank Kisenosato 13-2.
(5/24/09, Kokugikan Hall Summer Session)
Yokozuna Hakuho Undefeated with 15 Wins
Furitsu Gym, Osaka, Japan - Grand Sumo's spring session began March 15 with the renewed public interest in sumo after Yokozuna Asashoryu's surprising comback victory during the New Year session. During the spring session, Asashoryu and his rival, Hakuho, both started off the session tied 9-0. First, Asashoryu was defeated on day 10 by fellow Mongolia Harumafuji's swing pushout throw. Then, Asashoryu lost on day 12 to Ozeki Kotomitsuki, followed by a third loss on day 14 to Ozeki Kotooshu. Meanwhile, Yokozuna Hakuho defeated Kaio on day 14. No other fighter was undefeated, so Hakuho knew he won the session title before the last day. On day 15, Hakuho fiinished by defeating Asashoryu with a powerful technique that pushed Asashoryu out of the ring. Hakuho finished with a perfect 15-0 record. The best technique award went to Komusubi rank Tsururyu (10-5) and the most inspirational award was given to Houmasho (11-4). (3/29/09, Osaka)
Yokozuna Asashoryu Comeback Victory
Tokyo, JPN - The Grand Sumo New Year session opened at the Kokugikan Hall in Tokyo on Jan 11th for 15 days. Yokozuna Asashoryu captured his 23rd victory after coming back from a three basho (Sessions) absence. Asashoryu had a perfect session record of 14-0 until lthe ast day when he faced rival Yokozuna Hakuho (13-1) from Mongolia. Hakuho defeated Asashoryu with a Yoritaoshi (push down) to even the record on the last day. In the play off match, an adrenalin-filled Asashoryu hit hard and a got good grip to push rival Hakuho out of the ring for his 23rd victory.
Asashoryu said, "I am so happy! My elbow injury bothered me but after 5th day of winning I felt I could do it.(1/25)" Sekiwake Ama wins All Japan Sumo Tournament
Tokyo: The 67th All Japan Grand Sumo tournament was held at Tokyo's Kokugikan Hall on Oct. 6th. Sekiwake Ama beat Komusubi Hiruto in the semi-finals, and then defeated the winner of last fall's session, Yokozuna Hakuhou, with a push-out victory to capture the $25,000 prize. Ama will seek promotion to Ozeki rank in the winter session in Kyushu start on November. (10/06) Asashoryu 4-5 loss - Retirement Eminent?
Tokyo: Yokozuna Asashoryu continues a disastrous string of defeats with his 4th loss on Day 9 of this session. Team-mate and fellow Mongolian Sekiwake Ama pushed Asashoryu out of the ring (okuridashi) with a tricky move. With a record of 5 wins and 4 losses, Asashoryu has no hope of reaching the winner's circle.
Asashoryu claimed that pain in the left elbow which was the reason he withdrew from competition last session is still bothering him. According to a close friend, Asashoryu is considering retiring from competition soon. We will have to wait to see what announcements he will make regarding his future. (9/21) Two More Russian Pro-Sumo Wrestlers Fired
Tokyo: Two more foreign pro-sumo wrestlers, both from Russia, were expelled after drug testing carried out by the Japan Sumo Association. Rohou (28yrs) and Hakurozan (26yrs) tested positive for marijuana. Although the two wrestlers denied the allegations, their statements were rejected by the sumo organization.
Kitanoumi, mentor to Hakurozan and the chairman of the board of directors, resigned to take responsibility before the meeting. Former Yokozuna Mienoumi (Musashigawa) was appointed as chairman. Hakurozan belonged to Kitanoumi-beya (stable). 9/7 Wakano-hou Purchased Marijuana at Night Club
Tokyo: Wakano-hou, the 20 year old Russian pro-sumo player, was arrested for marijuana possession on August 18th. Wakano-hou has since said he purchased the marijuana and a pipe from a black person at a Roppongi night club for $200. The Japanese sumo organization has since expelled him from their ranks.(8/26) Russian Pro-Sumo Wrestler Wakano-ho Arrested ***
Tokyo, Japan - Pro-sumo player Wakano-ho was arrested for possession of marijuana on August 18th. The 20 year old whose actual name is Soslan Aleksandrovich Gagloev is a maegashira (lower rank) of sumo wrestler from northern Russia. Wakano-ho dropped his wallet near the JR Kinshicho train station in Tokyo on June 24th. The wallet was found to contain a marijuana cigarette, and was traced to Wakano-ho. Police also found a marijuana pipe at his residence. Wakano-ho says he obtained the marijuana from a foreigner at a Roppongi night club in Tokyo. The Japan Sumo Association decided to expel him at a special meetin on 8/21, and Wakano-ho's future is uncertain as he faces his indictment.(8/21)
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