Here are the quick results from today’s Day 2 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Fujiryoga (M17) beat Sadanoumi (J1)
Asahakuryu (M16) beat Kotoeiho (M17)
Mitakeumi (M15) beat Kinbozan (M16)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Fujiseiun (M13)
Asakoryu (M12) beat Shishi (M11)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Oshoumi (M11)
Gonoyama (M10) beat Tokihayate (M9)
Roga (M10) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Ura (M8) beat Oshoma (M7)
Shodai (M8) beat Hakunofuji (M7) by default/withdrawal
Ichiyamamoto (M6) beat Abi (M5)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Onokatsu (M6) by default/withdrawal
Hiradoumi (M3) beat Daieisho (M4)
Takanosho (M4) beat Oho (M3)
Churanoumi (M2) beat Kirishima (S)
Takayasu (S) beat Fujinokawa (M2)
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Aonishiki (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Hosboryu (Y) beat Wakatakakage (M1)
Atamifuji (K) beat Onosato (Y)
WITHDRAWALS: Onokatsu (M6), Hakuoho (M7). Onokatsu-left knee. Status uncertain. Occurred during his match yesterday, he was notably limping for a moment afterwards (at the end he went down backwards in a squat and a little awkward, maybe a hyperextension). No word on his condition. Hakuoho-Lisfranc (toe). Aggravation of January’s injury. Tournament over. Out about 3 weeks. This means there is a slight chance of demotion to Juryo because he will be the equivalent of 0-15. Kotoshoho & Shodai both got the fusen as a result.
Of note: O(h)no(sato)…only Day 2 but this is not good. Only the second time he has started 0-2, the first time was at Seliwake in July 2024 when he finished 9-6 and won a Special Prize. Yesterday his pulling/push down technique was his undoing. I haven’t seen today’s match yet. No second Kinboshi for Wakatakakage as Hoshoryu beat him today for a 2-0 start.
Yokozuna Watch-let’s panic/not panic about Aonishiki losing today. The last two tournaments were exceptions to him losing on one or both the first 2 days but yes it’s concerning since this is his first chance at promotion. But not all-or-nothing yet.
Juryo:
Kazekeno (J14) beat Tochitaikai (Ms1)
Shimazuumi (J13) beat Kotokuzan (J14)
Fujitensei (J13) beat Tsurugisho (J12)
Kazuma (J11) beat Nishikigi (J12)
Toshinofuji (J11) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Dewanoryu (J10) beat Tamashoho (J9)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Hatsuyama (J9)
Shonannouni (J8) beat Meisei (J7)
Kyokukaiyu (J7) beat Kayo (J6)
Hitoshi (J6) beat Kagayaki (J5$
Takerufuji (J4) beat Shirokuma (J5)
Nishinoryu (J4) beat Daiseizan (J3)
Wakanosho (J3) beat Tonokaze (J2)
Asasuiryu (J2) beat Ryuden (J1)
Lower tier notes: No match for Enho today as expected following his opening day win. His second match will likely be Wednesday on Day 4 as I do not see him on tomorrow’s schedule.