Here are the quick results from today’s Day 11 of the January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Tobizaru (M13) beat Hatsuyama (M17)
Abi (M12) beat Shishi (M14)
Midorifuji (M12) beat Ryuden (M15)
Oshoumi (M16) beat Nishikifuji (M11)
Asakoryu (M15) beat Chiyoshoma (M11)
Tokihayate (M10) beat Asahakuryu (M17)
Mitakeuni (M14) beat Gonoyama (M9)
Shodai (M8) beat Tomokaze (M13)
Roga (M9) beat Oshoma (M7)
Asanoyama (M16) beat Hiradoumi (M6)
Churanouni (M5) beat Kotoshoho (M10)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Tamawashi (M5)
Atamifuji (M2) beat Fujinokawa (M7)
Onokatsu (M6) beat Daieisho (M4)
Ichiyamamoto (M1) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Walamotoharu (K) beat Ura (M2)
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Oho (K)
Aonishiki (O) beat Hakunofuji (M3)
Takanosho (M3) beat Kotozakura (O)
Pnosato (Y) beat Kirishima (S)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Takayasu (S)
Leader: Abi, Atamifuji, Aonishiki (9-2)
Of note: Onosato stopped his career-worst 3-match losing streak today to remain in contention at 7-4 while Hosboryu is one back at 8-3, but Takanosho surprised Kotozakura to drop the Ozeki to 7-4 and deny his protecting his rank today. 3 remain co-leaders with Atamifuji being the only one to not have won an Emperor’s Cup already (Abi did a few years ago and Aonishiki is going for two straight). If Atamifuji is going to win his first, he has to pass his biggest test tomorrow-Aonishiki. Abi faces Kotozakura. After Onosato beat him today, Hosboryu will try to pretty much eliminate Kirishima from contention while Onosato faces Takayasu with a winning record on the line for both.
And if you had the first katasukashi this tournament for Midorifuji coming today, you win! He beat Ryuden with his signature technique. And while Hatsuyama will be demoted back to Juryo, Oshoumi clinched his first top tier promotion today in his second try. Finally, what may be the last chance to climb back up the ladder for Asanoyama will continue as his latest top tier return will end with promotion as he joined the 8-3 crowd today.
Juryo:
Kazuma (J14) beat Tochimusashi (Ms1)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Kyokukaiyu (J2)
Kayo (J9) beat Tsurugisho (J11)
Hitoshi (J9) beat Dewanoryu (J13)
Hidenouni (J13) beat Kitanowaka (J8)
Hakuyozan (J14) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Shonannoumi (J4) beat Nishikigi (J12)
Walanosho (J11) beat Sadanoumi (J4)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Kazekeno (J10)
Fujiryoga (J3) beat Tamashoho (J5)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Meisei (J8)
Takerufuji (J5) beat Daiseizan (J2)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat Asasuiryu (J7)
Kotoeiho (J1) beat Nishinoryu (J6)
Leader: Fujiseiun, Sadanoumi, Walanosho (8-3)
Of note: After somehow being denied promotion to the top tier despite 8 wins at J1, Fujiseiun will get a second chance after clinching promotion today. With Hatsuyama being demoted that should open the spot for Fujiseiun. At the bottom, it’s been noted that with Tocjimusashi now being demoted and Tochitaikai demoted too and pribably done for the tournament, March could mark the first time in 60 years Kasugano Beya has no rikishi in the top 2 tiers. It’s been a long, slow fall since former Ozeki Tochinoshin retired and even before that. Himikamaru is the Makushita man up tomorrow, he is 3-3 at Ms2 so a win gives him a slim chance of following Kise stablemate Kazuma into Juryo in Matrch. As for Kazuma, beating Tochimusashi saw him improve to 6-5, an impressive turnaround from a surprise 0-3 start.
Lower tier notes: There’s real hope for Enho’s long-awaited Juryo promotion…he beat Tochimaru today and now will face Nobehara Friday for the Makushita Championship. If Engo wins, there is a chance he will be promoted back to Juryo from Ms11. Why is this such a big deal, you ask? Before demotion to the lower ranks due to injuries, Enho was probably one win short of what would have been 30 tournaments in the top 2 tiers-that means eligibility for elder stock and perhaps hope of someday restarting Miyagino Beya, which was forced to close when the former Hakuho was forced out of sumo and everything transferred to Isegahama Beya (the Miyagino elder stock is now held by the former Isegahama despite having to retire last year, at least for another 4 years or so). Enho has 29 such tournaments. If he loses Friday he’ll have to try again in March but probably from a top 5 Makushita ranking. The Sandanme final is also set and will be Hananofuji vs. Tatsubayana. The Jonidan has 3 at 6-0 so a playoff remains possible. The Jonokuchi has the two Isegahama men at 6-0 so they will not face each other yet-if both win their last match, there will be a playoff between them. If one wins and the other loses, the winner is the champion. If both lose, there will be a multi-man playoff. This does mean Isegahama has a chance to claim 4 of the 6 championships this time-all but Juryo & Jonidan. Not a bad way to send the former Terunofuji into retirement-his retirement ceremony & haircutting event will be held on 1/31.
In other news, it was also announced that Oyakata Kitajin-the former Endo-will have his retirement event & haircutting ceremony on 1/30/2027 at the Kokugikan. The former Hokutofuji (now Oyama) & Takarafuji (now Kiriyama) will have their retirement events in the coming months.
UPDATE: Nishikifuji has WITHDRAWN ahead of day 12. First out of the top tier this tournament. Herniated disc(s) and right elbow. Tournament over. Out at least 2 weeks. Will finish the equivalent of 6-9 but at M11 his top tier spot is safe so the unbroken Aomori representation run int he top tier will continue even with Takerufuji stuck in Juryo. Onokatsu will get the fusen as a result.