Here are the quick results from today’s Day 14-the penultimate day-of the May 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (top tier):
Kagayaki (M17) beat Oshoma (J4)
Oho (M16) beat Hokuseiho (M11)
Chiyoshoma (M13) beat Ryuden (M10)
Onosho (M9) beat Daishoho (M11)
Hiradoumi (M9) beat Kotoeko (M12)
Sadanoumi (M8) beat Aoiyama (M12)
Takanosho (M8) beat Ichiyamamoto (M15)
Hokutofuji (M7) beat Mitoryu (M16)
Myogiryu (M14) beat Tamawashi (M7)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Takarafuji (M10)
Tobizaru (M3) beat Mitakeumi (M6)
Takayasu (M2) beat Nishikifuji (M3)
Nishikigi (M4) beat Abi (M1)
Midorifuji (M1) beat Kinbozan (M5)
Kotonowaka (K) beat Ura (M4)
Asanoyama (M14) beat Shodai (K)
Daieisho (S) beat Meisei (M6)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Wakamotoharu (S) beat Takakeisho (O)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Kiribayama (S). TERUNOFUJI YUSHO! The Yokozuna wins the Emperor’s Cup for the 8th time.
Leader: Terunofuji (13-1). Nobody can catch him.
Now the final day is all about promotions, demotions and potential Special Prizes, to be followed by the award ceremony and champion’s interview. And in the following days hopefully news that Kiribayama will be promoted to Ozeki as he’s still at 34 wins (could be 35 with a win tomorrow) and a championship over the last 3 tournaments, so he seems to meet the criteria for promotion.
Juryo:
Kitanowaka (J10) beat Daiamami (J9)
Atamifuji (J8) beat Shimanoumi (J13)
Tsushimanada (J14) beat Churanoumi (J7(
Fujiseiun (J13) beat Hakuyozan (J6)
Shimazuumi (J6) beat Chiyomaru (J10)
Akua (J5) beat Tokihayate (J14)
Ochiai (J8) beat Roga (J4)
Bushozan (J3) beat Hidenoumi (J11)
Tomokaze (J12) beat Azumaryu (J2)
Takakento (J7) beat Tohakuryu (J2)
Gonoyama (J1) beat Tamashoho (J11)
Shonannoumi (J1) beat Chiyosakae (J12)
Leader: Gonoyama, Ochiai (13-1)
Of note: This is gonna be a fun final day. First things first-Atamifuji still has a chance. If he beats Chiyosakae, he remains in it and can force a playoff. If Atamifuji loses, he is out. Then it’s Ochiai up, who faces Oshoma. If Ochiai wins, Atamifuji is out and Ochiai is the champion if Gonoyama loses to Kitanowaka. Similarly if Gonoyama wins and Ochiai loses, Atamifuji is out and Gonoyama is the champion. If both Ochiai and Gonoyama win or both lose, we have a playoff rematch. If both lose and Atamifuji wins, 3-WAY PLAYOFF! (In that case they have a draw to determine who fights first and who then fights the winner. I believe it’s first to win 2 matches is the champion). Then we can talk about if Ochiai will make the top tier in July-the odds are slightly better today but he may still need that 14th win.
Also tomorrow will be the playoff for the Jonidan championship.
Reminder: NHK World Japan will have 90 minutes of FREE LIVE top tier coverage, including the final matches, award ceremony and champion’s interview with Terunofuji, tomorrow beginning at 12:30 AM PT/3:30 AM ET. And for those planning summer trips to Japan, tickets for the July tournament in Nagoya are now on sale!
UPDATE: For Juryo tomorrow, Hokuseiho has WITHDRAWN. Unknown. Will have no effect on the standings or championship as he was already demoted.
Here are the Special Prize winners so far:
Outstanding Performance (most wins vs. Yokozuna & Ozeki): Meisei (only one to beat Terunofuji so far)
Fighting Spirit: TBA
Technique (most different winning techniques used): Kiribayama (second straight), Wakamotoharu
