Here are the quick results from today’s Day 15-the Final Day-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):
Mitoryu (M16) beat Tohakuryu (J2)
Asanoyama (M14) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Kagayaki (M17) beat Hokuseiho (M17)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Ichiyamamoto (M15)
Kotoeko (M12) beat Ryuden (M10)
Hiradoumi (M9) beat Chiyoshoma (M13)
Takanosho (M8) beat Myogiryu (M14)
Aoiyama (M12) beat Hokutofuji (M7)
Daishoho (M11) beat Kinbozan (M5)
NIshikigi (M4) beat Onosho (M9)
Sadanoumi (M8) beat Nishikifuji (M3)
Tobizaru (M3) beat Tamawashi (M8)
Takayasu (M2) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Oho (M16) beat Midorifuji (M1)
Abi (M1) beat Ura (M4)
Mitakeumi (M6) beat Shodai (K)
Kotonowaka (K) beat Meisei (M6)
Daieisho (S) beat Wakamotoharu (S)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Kiribayama (S)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Takakeisho (O)
CHAMPION: Terunofuji (14-1). 8th Emperor’s Cup and 11th overall championship. Clinched title yesterday.
SPECIAL PRIZES:
Outstanding Performance (winning record with most wins vs. Yokozuna/Ozeki): Meisei (only one to beat Terunofuji, however he barely got it as after beating Terunofuji to go to 8-1 he then lost his last 6)
Fighting Spirit (lower ranked wrestler with best record who best displayed fighting spirit): None
Technique (winning record with most different winning techniques used): Kiribayama (second straight), Wakamotoharu
Juryo:
Tsushimanada (J14) beat Yuma (Ms5)
Shishi (Ms2) beat Tokihayate (J14)
Daiamami (J9) beat Ryuo (Ms3)
Atamifuji (J8) beat Chiyosakae (J12)
Tomokaze (J12) beat Churanoumi (J7)
Hidenoumi (J11) beat Shimazuumi (J6)
Fujiseiun (J13) beat Akua (J5)
Roga (J4) beat Shimanoumi (J13)
Ochiai (J8) beat Oshoma (J4). Atamifuji is OUT of contention…
Bushozan (J3) beat Takakento (J7)
Chiyomaru (J10) beat Azumaryu (J2)
Shonannoumi (J11) beat Tamashoho (J10)
Gonoyama (J1) beat Kitanowaka (J10). PLAYOFF!
Playoff: Gonoyama beat Ochiai. GONOYAMA JURYO YUSHO! The second career championship for Gonoyama, he previously won Makushita as Nishikawa, his real last name.
CHAMPION: Gonoyama (14-1)
Now the question is will 14-1 also get Ochiai to the top tier from J8? Ichiyamamoto (4-11 at M15) should be going down as should be Kagayaki (despite rallying to finish 7-8) and Mitoryu )5-10 at J-16), Gonoyama is going up from J1 as is Shonannoumi (11-4 at J1). Toss-up but leaning/hoping yes. This would mean the biggest loser in the numbers game is Atamifuji, who went 13-2 at J8. He might have to try again from J1 in July to return to the top tier.
Other Champions:
Makushita: Kiryuko (Ms26). 1st career championship
Sandanme: Sazanami (Sd42). 1st career championship
Jonidan: Satorufuji (Jd60). 1st career championship (that’s 2 for Isegahama Beya this tournament). Won playoff
Jonokuchi: Haruyama (Kj22). 1str career championship. Debut tournament
Next up is the July Tournament from 7/9-7/23 at Aichi Prefectural Gym in Nagoya. Tickets are now on sale. Final recap and standings post coming tomorrow, then until July…sayonara!
