Here are the quick results from today’s Day 14-the penultimate day-of the July 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Kotoeiho (M17) beat Nishikigi (J1)
Kayo (M16) beat Hidenoumni (M15)
Churanoumi (M13) beat Mitakeumi (M16)
Fujinokawa (M14) beat Takanosho (M11)
Shishi (M17) beat Tokihayate (M11)
Shodai (M13) beat Roga (M10)
Midorifuji (M12) beat Ura (M9) by default/withdrawal
Asakoryu (M12) beat Chiyoshoma (M9)
Tamawashi (M4) beat Ichiyamamoto (M5)
Onokatsu (M3) beat Kinbozan (M3)
Oho (M2) beat Gonoyama (M6)
Hakuoho (M4) beat Abi (M2)
Kusano (M14) beat Aonishiki (M1)
Wakamotoharu (M1) beat Meisei (M5)
Sadanoumi (M8) beat Oshoma (K)
Takayasu (K) beat Atamifuji (M10)
Kotoshoho (M15) beat Kirishima (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Hiradoumi (M5)
Onosato (Y) beat Wakatakakage (S)
Leader: Kotoshoho (12-2)
WITHDRAWAL: Ura (M9). Hip. Tournament over. Will still be promoted because he managed 8 wins.
Of note: There will be a first-time top tier champion, the question is who. If Kotoshoho beats Aonishiki tomorrow, he is the champion. If Aonishiki wins, there will be a playoff rematch, and it would be a 3-way playoff if Kusano then beats Takayasu. Kotoshoho-Aonishiki will happen before Kusano-Takayasu, so Kusano will know his fate right before his match. With no Yokozuna showdown due to Hoshoryu withdrawing, Onosato finishes with the Ozeki showdown against Kotozakura, who protected his rank today with win 8. Elsewhere, this second week continues to be a disaster for Ichiyamamoto, after being a co-leader at 9-1 he now has lost 4 straight and any title chances he had after Day 10.
Juryo:
Ishizaki (Ms2) beat Miyanokaze (J14)
Asanoyama (Ms1) beat Daiamami (J13)
Kuokikaiyu (Ms1) beat Shiden (J11)
Fujiseiun (J8) beat Otsuji (J12)
Hitoshi (J6) beat Shimanoumi (J12)
Mita (J11) beat Daiseizan (J6)
Tsurugisho (J9) beat Hakuyozan (J5)
Hatsuyama (J13) beat Tochitaikai (J4)
Shirokuma (J4) beat Tohakuryu (J5)
Oshoumi (J3) beat Kazekeno (J8)
Tamashoho (J3) beat Takarafuji (J7)
Kotokuzan (J14) beat Shonannoumi (J2)
Kagayaki (J7) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Nishikifuji (J9) beat Ryuden (J1)
Leader: Mita (11-3)
Of note: A playoff, if needed, could be very interesting because it could be a 3-way and if that happens, two of the participants would be from Arashio Beya. A Championship with 12-3 or 11-4 will not be enough to get Mita to the top tier, but if he wins it he’ll have a chance for promotion in November. At the bottom, Ishizaki clinched promotion to Juryo for September in his latest chance today, securing a 6th win to make it official from Ms2 so he’ll join Asanoyama, Kyokokaiyu & Makushita Champion Asahakuryu in moving up. After there were no Juryo debuts for the first time in a while this tournament, now we are promised at least 3 next time. Kitanowaka is one of the two Makushita men coming up tomorrow, he has clinched promotion from Ms3 at 4-2 so if he gets that 5th win he has a chance at a Juryo return. Elsewhere, despite what will only be 4 or 5 wins Takarafuji will get one more chance in Juryo in September but another losing record could mean demotion and the end as I’m thinking he’s still trying to hold on until the new Isegahama-the former Terunofuji-possibly starts his own stable in January then maybe Takarafuji gets the Isegahama elder stock and can take over at that point.
For tomorrow among the contenders, Daiseizen first faces Nishikifuji, then Mita faces Shonannoumi leaving Kotokuzan to know his fate before facing Ryuden. If Mita wins, he is the champion. Same if both Daiseizan and Kotokuzan lose. If Mita loses and one of both Daiseizan and Kotokuzan win, playoff. If Daiseizan wins the championship, he will have a slight chance at promotion to the top tier although usually 11-4 from J6 isn’t enough.
Reminder: NHK World Japan will have 90 minutes of LIVE top tier coverage FOR FREE tomorrow, including the championship matches, playoff if needed, award ceremony and champion’s interview, tomorrow beginning at 12:30 AM PT/3:30 AM ET.
UPDATE: Here are the preliminary Special Prize winners ahead of the Final Day:
Outstanding Performance: Tamawashi, the Kotoshoho-Aonishiki winner, Kusano if he wins
Fighting Spirit: Kusano, Kotoshoho, Fujinokawa if he wins
Technique: Aonishiki, Kusano