Here are the LIVE results from today’s Day 15-the Final Day-of the May 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushits, Sd-Sandanme, Jd-Jonidan, Jk-Jonokuchi
Juryo:
Arashifuji (Ms2) beat Okaryu (J13)
Kayo (J9) beat Tamashoho (J12)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Toshinofuji (J7)
Midorifuji (J10) beat Kagayaki (J7)
Kazuma (J6) beat Nishinoryu (J9). KAZUMA JURYO YUSHO!!! 4th career championship, 1st Juryo
Kitanowaka (J5) beat Tochitaikai (J14)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Shirokuma (J8)
Asasuiryu (J4) beat Hitoshi (J12)
Kyokukaiyu (J4) beat Enho (J14)
Hakuyozan (J13) beat Hatsuyama (J3)
Takerufuji (J2) beat Meisei (J7)
Sadanoumi (J2) beat Nishikigi (J11)
Daiseizan (J1) beat Kazekeno (J11)
Onokatsu (J1) beat Shonannoumi (J8)
CHAMPION: Kazuma (12-3)
Of note: Kazekeno completed another collapse by by losing his last 4 after starting 10-1. This follows Match when he won 7 straight after losing his opener to go to 7-1 but then slumped to 9-6. Thank goodness Enho got win 8 already because he struggled to 8-7 in the second week. Amidst rumblings that the Aomori streak of top tier representation was in jeopardy because of Nishikifuji being potentially demoted, it’s safe now because at 11-4 Takerufuji is going back up tot he top tier. Daiseizan should be going up to, and with the championship and 12-3 at J6 Kazuma will have a chance too. Onokatsu should be returning too after 9-6 at J1.
Sandanme:
Playoff: Asahifuji (Sd6) beat Kiryuko (Sd77). ASAHIFUJI SANDANME YUSHO!!! 3rd career championship, 1st Sandanme in just 3 tournaments. 21-0 not counting playoffs. Second straight playoff win over Kiryuko
CHAMPION: Asahifuji (7-0)
Makushita:
Playoff:
Ikarigata (Ms20) beat Omori (Ms60)
Mudoho (Ms15) beat Toshunryu (Ms44)
Akua (Ms22) beat Tanji (Ms6)
Ikarigata beat Mudoho
Tsushimanada drew the long straw.
Akua beat Tsushimanada (Ms34). Final is Ikarigata vs. Akua
Final: Ikarigata beat Akua. IKARIGATA MAKUSHITA YUSHO!!! 1st career championship. But the crowd hated it because of a HENKA!!!
CHAMPION: Ikarigata (6-1)
Lower tier awards ceremony then a break before top tier begins.
Top tier ring entering ceremonies.
Makuuchi (top tier):
Dewanoryu (J3) beat Oshoumi (M15)
Shishi (M12) beat Ryuden (M16)
Kinbozan (M11) beat Tobizaru (M16)
Nishikifuji (M9) beat Tokihayate (M12)
Wakanosho (M16) beat Asahakuryu (M8)
Hakunofuji (M10) beat Fujiseiun (M6)
Roga (M14) beat Gonoyama (M4)
Daieisho (M4) beat Mitakeumi (M14)
Oho (M3) beat Abi (M9)
Hiradoumi (M3) beat Tamawashi (M13)
Ichiyamamoto (M2) beat Shodai (M5)
Yoshinofuji (M2) beat Kotoeiho (M13)
Takanosho (M1) beat Chiyoshoma (M7)
Fujinokawa (M1) beat Wakamotoharu (M5)
Wakatakakage (K) beat Fujiryoga (M17)
Kotoshoho (S) beat Churanoumi (M6)
Atamifuji (S) beat Oshoma (M8)
Kirishima (O) beat Ura (M11). PLAYOFF!!! This means a Kirishima-Wakatakakage rematch for the championship.
Playoff: Wakatakakage beat Kirishima. WAKATAKAKAGE YUSHO!!! The second career Emperor’s Cup for Wakatakakage!
CHAMPION: Wakatakakage (12-3)
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS:
Makuuchi: Wakatakakage (K) 2nd Emperor’s Cup, 6th career championship
Juryo: Kazuma (J6) 4th career, 1st Juryo
Makushita: Ikarigata (Ms20) 1st career
Sandanme: Asahifuji (Sd6) 3rd career, 1st Sandanme
Jonidan: Shosei (Jd37) 1st career
Jonokuchi: Hakugetsuro (Jk15) 1st career
SPECIAL PRIZES:
Outstanding Performance (winning record and most wins vs. Yokozuna & Ozeki): None
Fighting Spirit (most wins and best display of fighting spirit): Hakunofuji, Yoshinofuji (Kotoeiho, Ura & Fujiryoga would have gotten this if they won)
Technique (winning record best display of technique or most winning techniques): Wakatakakage (7th time)
The next tournament is July 12-26 in Nagoya. The Banzuke will be announced on June 29. Before that is a special tournament in June in Paris, France similar to the London, England event last year.
UPDATE: While it’s not official yet and won’t be for at least a couple days, Japan news website Daily Sports reports Tamawashi will be demoted to Juryo. His current top tier appearance streak will end at 1152 or 13 years. Their article includes comments from Tamawashi saying he’ll be demoted too. Bur what doesn’t seem to be ending is his career, translation of his comments also indicates he “doesn’t seem to have the will to retire”.