Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 of the January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo
Makiuchi (top tier):
Oshoumi (M16) beat Hatsuyama (M17)
Asahakuryu (M17) beat Ryuden (M15)
Asanoyama (M16) beat Mitakeumi (M14)
Asakoryu (M15) beat Tomokaze (M13)
Shishi (M14) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Abi (M12) beat Nishikifuji (M11)
Chiyoshoma (M11) beat Midorifuji (M12)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Roga (M9)
Gonoyama (M9) beat Tokihayate (M10)
Fujinokawa (M7) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Oshoma (M7) beat Shodai (M8)
Onokatsu (M6) beat Churanoumi (M5)
Hiradoumi (M6) beat Tamawashi (M5)
Atamifuji (M4) beat Takanosho (M3)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Oho (S)
Takayasu (S) beat Daieisho (M4)
Kirishima (S) beat Hakunofuji (M3)
Aonishiki (O) beat Ichiyamamoto (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Onosato (Y) beat Ura (M2)
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Hosboryu (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The second career Gold Star Victory for Yoshinofuji!
Of note: Kinboshi have actually been a bit of a curse lately for Isegahama men as Yosjinofuji & Hakunofuji have both struggled in tournaments after getting them. Will that be the case again? Also, after reported judging issues today, one thing from yesterday to mention-I have to go back and rewatch everything to remember which match but on a Mono-ii yesterday they completely blew one call, upholding the referee’s decision when it should have been overturned (you can watch this match replay on demand on NHK World Japan or their YouTube channel for a limited time) On another side note, near the halfway point of today’s NHK World Premium broadcast they cut away several minutes for a Sanae Takaichi (Japanese Prime Minister) live speech with her South Korean counterpart so I’ll have to watch the highlights/digest programs to see what I missed.
Juryo:
Dewanoryu (J13) beat Hakuyozan (J14)
Kyokukaiyu (J12) beat Kazuma (J14)
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Hidenoumi (J13)
Wakanosho (J11) beat Nishikigi (J12)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Kayo (J9)
Kazekeno (J10) beat Hitoshi (J9)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Asasuiryu (J7)
Meisei (J8) beat Tochitaikai (J7)
Takerufuji (J5) beat Nishinoryu (J6)
Kotokuzan (J6) beat Tamashoho (J5)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Shonannoumi (J4)
Sadanoumi (J4) beat Fujiryoga (J3)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Kotoeiho (J1) beat Daiseizan (J2)
Lower tier notes: Enho won his second match in 2 days to get off to another quick 2-0 start in Makushifa. At Ms11 he’d need to go 7-0 for any chance at Juryo promotion in March. No match tomorrow.