Here are the quick results from today’s Day 6 of the July 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake. O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Endo (M16) beat Mitoryu (J2)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Aoiyama (M17)
Daishoho (M14) beat Bushozan (M16)
Hakuoho (M17) beat Gonoyama (M13)
Ryuden (M15) beat Kotoshoho (M13)
Chiyoshoma (M12) beat Shonannoumi (M14)
Takanosho (M9) beat Tsurugisho (M11)
Hokutofuji (M9) beat Kotoeko (M11)
Kinbozan (M10) beat Sadanoumi (M8)
Myogiryu (M10) beat Nishikifuji (M8)
Tanawashi (M7) beat Hiradoumi (M5)
Onosho (M5) beat Takayasu (M7)
Asanoyama (M4) beat Oho (M6)
Ura (M4) beat Hokuseiho (M6)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Nishikigi (M1) beat Abi (K)
Kotonowaka (K) beat Daieisho (S)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Midorifuji (M3)
Wakamotohru (S) beat Meisei (M3)
Kirishima (O) beat Shodai (M2)
Leader: Nishikigi (6-0)
Of note: That’s a zensho yusbo streak for Nishikigi, who has now won an astonishing 15 straight matches dating back to his 0-6 start in May. He is now the lone unbeaten left after Gonoyama & Takayasu lost today-Gonoyama also took his first career loss against Hakuoho/Ochiai in a rematch of their Juryo Championship playoff in May. Kirishima looked a little affected by his rib/back issue today although he easily dispatched Shodai for his second win and is 2-1 since missing the first 3 days. Mitakeumi’s loss was in particular disappointing for fans as a large contingent of children from his former elementary school in Nagano were on the crowd to cheer him on. On TV it was a very nice sight and the children loudly cheered for him throughout the match. Mitakeumi fell to 0-6 and faces Kirishima tomorrow. Nishikigi will go for 7-0 and 16 in a row against Kotonowaka
Ozeki Watch: Hoshoryu now is in the lead among the 3 Sekiwake at 5-1 with the magic number for him and Daieisho at 7 while Wakamotoharu is at 8, the latter two are both 4-2 after Wakamotoharu won but Daieisho lost. The tougher run of matches for all continues tomorrow with Wakamotoharu facing Abi, Daieisho facing the always-tricky Ura and Hoshoryu getting Asanoyama. That indicates the traditional Sekiwake Showdowns should come in the second weeks and could decide potential promotions.
Juryo:
Shiden (J13) beat Kiryuko (Ms2)
Tsushimanada (J11) beat Chiyonoumi (J14)
Chiyosakae (J10) beat Shishi (J12)
Shimanoumi (J10) beat Yuma (J14)
Daiamami (J9) beat Hidenoumi (J12)
Tomokaze (J9) beat Kiho (J13)
Chiyomaru (J14) beat Churanoumi (J7)
Azumaryu (J6) beat Akua (J8)
Tanashoho (J5) beat Hakuyozan (J7)
Kitanowaka (J5) beat Takakento (J8)
Tohakuryu (J4) beat Roga (J2)
Kagayaki (J1) beat Oshoma (J4)
Atamufuji (J1) beat Shimazuumi (J3)
Leader: 6 at 5-1
WITHDRAWAL: Ichiyamamoto (J3), who pulled out yesterday on Day 5. Knee. Out 2 weeks. Probably done for the tournament and would finish the equivalent of 0-15. Potential demotion to Makushita coming but based on Enho being demoted for 0-15 at J4 to Ms1 after May it’s a toss-up (Enho is out of this tournament too).
UPDATE: According to the Nihon Sumo Kyokai Official English App, Ichiyamamoto will return on Day 8. However, because he will be the equivalent of 0-7 he will need to win
