Here are the quick results from today’s Day 10 of the May 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Oshoma (M13) beat Ryuden (M14)
Roga (M15) beat Mitoryu (M13)
Churanoumi (M13) beat Tomokaze (M16)
Takarafuji (M16) beat Ichiyamamoto (M12)
Nishikifuji (M12) beat Tsurugisho (M17)
Tamawashi (M9) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Shodai (M9) beat Hokutofuji (M11)
Takanosho (M8) beat Sadanoumi (M11)
Kinbozan (M10) beat NIshikigi (M7)
Kotoshoho (M8) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Shonannoumi (M10) beat Midorifuji (M6)
Meisei (M5) beat Hiradoumi (M2)
Atamifuji (M1) beat Tobizaru (M3)
Daieisho (M1) beat Oho (M4)
Onosato (K) beat Gonoyama (M2)
Abi (S) beat Ura (M4)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Onosho (M5)
Takayasu (M3) beat Kotozakura (O)
Leader: Onosato, Shonannoumi,Takarafuji (8-2)
RE-ENTRY: Wakamotoharu (S). Will return tomorrow. Missed 4 days with a toe injury. Will be the equivalent of 3-7, meaning he can maintain his ranking if he wins out but will be demoted with one more loss.
Of note: If it wasn’t for the injury withdrawal Takayasu may be up among the leaders as he’s unbeaten now when he competes. His only loss is a fusen for withdrawing. Meanwhile, Onosato will remain in Sanyaku in July while Takarafuji and Shonannoumi also clinch promotions. Tomokaze will definitely be demoted back to Juryo now and Mitoryu is trending that way with demotion now clinched. As for Mitakeumi, the latest injury update is a bruised upper leg. For now he’s toughing it out.
Tomorrow Shonannoumi faces Takarafuji in a potential eliminator while Onosato looks to maintain the lead against Hoshoryu.
Juryo:
Tochitaikai (J14) beat Kiraharima (Ms3)
Kazekeno (J14) beat Oshoumi (J13)
Onokatsu (J12) beat Shimanoumi (M11)
Chiyomaru (J13) beat Shiden (J10)
Hakuyozan (J10) beat Tsushimanada (J12)
Aoiyama (J11) beat Tamashoho (J9)
Tohakuryu (J4) beat Chiyosakae (J9)
Hidenoumi (J8) beat Asakoryu (J4)
Endo (J3) beat Shimazuumi (J7)
Chiyoshoma (J3) beat Shirokuma (J6)
Bushozan (J2) beat Kagayaki (J3)
Shishi (J7) beat Daishoho (J2)
Wakatakakage (J6) beat Daiamami (J1)
Myogiryu (J1) beat Kitanowaka (J5)
Leader: Endo (10-0)
Of note: We now know the reason for the Hakuoho withdrawal the other day thanks to YouTuber Chris Sumo-coronavirus. Status uncertain but if the guidelines keep him away for more than 5 days in isolation/quarantine, tournament over. He will be demoted again, questionable to stay in Juryo. At the top, I think it’s safe to say Endo has now clinched promotion back to the top tier no matter what happens the rest of the way, and Chiyoshoma now will have a chance to return as he has clinched promotion. Wakatakakage continues to keep his hopes alive at 9-1 but from J6 he still needs more wins. He’s got a big one tomorrow in Endo which could be a title eliminator. Onokatsu draws Chiyomaru.
