Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 of the May 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna. J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Shonannoumi (J1) beat Oho (M16)
Kagayaki (M17) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Mitoryu (M16) beat Ichiyamamoto (M15)
Myogiryu (M14) beat Chiyoshoma (M13)
Asanoyama (M14) beat Kotoeko (M12)
Hokuseiho (M11) beat Aoiyama (M12)
Daishoho (M11) beat Takarafuji (M10)
Onosho (M9) beat Ryuden (M10)
Hiradoumi (M9) beat Takanosho (M8)
Sadanoumi (M8) beat Hokutofuji (M7)
Mitakeumi (M6) beat Tamawashi (M7)
Meisei (M6) beat Kinbozan (M5)
Ura (M4) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Kotonowaka (K) beat Nishikifuji (M3)
Tobizaru (M3) beat Hoshoryu (S)
Abi (M1) beat Kiribayama (S)
Wakamotoharu (S) beat Shodai (K)
Daieisho (S) beat Nishikigi (M4)
Takakeisho (O) beat Abi (M1)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Endo (M2)
Leader: 6 at 3-0
Of note: Although he won, Takakeisho looks worrisome still with his knees, clearly in discomfort stepping off the dohyo after his match and it showed on his face. Let’s just hope he can hold on long enough for 8 wins and getting out of kadoban status. On the flip side, no such issues for Terunofuji as he has looked strong in a 3-0 start so far. Asanoyama seemingly got lucky today, as his win over Kotoeko came via reversal after a Mono-ii (Judges conference) after the win first went to Kotoeko. Kiribayama took his first loss today but nothing to worry about in terms of Ozeki promotion chances yet, while Daieisho & Wakamotoharu continue strong starts to keep their chances alive as both went to 3-0. Hoshoryu fell victim to a HENKA! (Dodge) at the start by Tobizaru and took a flash loss to The Flying Monkey. Also of note-in the last 2 tournaments, including this one, Shonannoumi has now been up 3 times as a Juryo man and is 3-0 in those appearances with today’s win.
Juryo:
Kawazoe (Ms1) beat Tokihayate (J14)
Shimanoumi (J13) beat Tsushimanada (J14)
Fujiseiun (J13) beat Tomokaze (J12)
Tamashoho (J11) beat Chiyosakae (J12)
Hidenoumi (J11) beat Kitanowaka (J10)
Daiamami (J9) beat Chiyomaru (J10)
Ochiai (J8) beat Chiyonokuni (J9)
Atamifuji (J8) beat Takakento (J7)
Shimazuumi (J6) beat Churanoumi (J7)
Hakuyozan (J6) beat Tochinoshin (J5)
Roga (J4) beat Akua (J5)
Bushozan (J3) beat Enho (J3)
Tohakuryu (J2) beat Oshoma (J4)
Gonoyama (J1) beat Azumaryu (J2)
Leader: 5 at 3-0
