Here are the quick results from today’s Day 4 of the May 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Daiseizan (J1) beat Ryuden (M16)
Fujiryoga (M17) beat Tobizaru (M15)
Wakanosho (M16) beat Mitakeumi (M14)
Roga (M14) beat Oshoumi (M15)
Tokihayate (M12) beat Tamawashi (M13)
Ura (M11) beat Shishi (M12)
Kotoeiho (M13) beat Kinbozan (M11)
Abi (M9) beat Asanoyama (M10)
Oshoma (M8) beat Nishikifuji (M9)
Hakunofuji (M10) beat Asahakuryu (M8)
Fujiseiun (M6) beat Asakoryu (M7)
Churanoumi (M6) beat Wakamotoharu (M5)
Chiyoshoma (M7) beat Shodai (M5)
Gonoyama (M4) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Wakatakakage (K) beat Daieisho (M4)
Oho (M3) beat Takayasu (K) by default/withdrawal
Takanosho (M1) beat Atamifuji (S)
Fujinokawa (M1) beat Kotoshoho (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Yoshinofuji (M2)
Kirishima (O) beat Ichiyamamoto (M2)
Leader: Kirishima, Wakatakakage, Kotoeiho (4-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Takayasu (K). Right thigh (adductor muscle). Status uncertain. According to stablemaster Tagonoura it’s not tournament-ending. However, Hochi Sports reports that, per the submitted medical certificate, out 2 weeks which would mean tournament over. If so that definitely means demotion from Sanyaku. He was 2-1 after yesterday. Oho got the fusen as a result.
Of note: Nikkan Sports reports Hakunofuji received a warning from the judging department after today’s matches. Apparently not doing the proper prize money hand gestures post-match. I’ll watch for this when I am able to watch replays later today. With the Takayasu withdrawal that means no more Juryo men up for now starting tomorrow. (UPDATE: He did the hand gestures, but barely and perhaps incomplete. I believe the warning is justified, he knows better)
Juryo:
Fujitensei (Ms1) beat Tochitaikai (M14)
Enho (J14) beat Okaryu (J13)
Hitoshi (J12) beat Hakuyozan (J13)
Kazekeno (J11) beat Tamashoho (J12)
Midorifuji (J10) beat Nishikigi (J11)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Shonannoumi (J8)
Kayo (J9) beat Shirokuma (J8)
Nishinoryu (J9) beat Kagayaki (J7)
Toshinofuji (J7) beat Meisei (J6)
Kyokukaiyu (J4) beat Kazuma (J6)
Asasuiryu (J4) beat Kitanowaka (J5)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Hatsuyama (J3)
Sadanoumi (J2) beat Dewanoryu (J3)
Takerufuji (J2) beat Onokatsu (J1)
Leader: 5 at 4-0
Of note: That leader group still includes Enho, now halfway to promotion in his Juryo return. With no more Makushita men coming up for now it’s only Juryo starting tomorrow and next up is Tamashoho who is 3-1. Daiseizan is also in the 4-0 group and halfway to hopefully that long-awaited top tier promotion, and he made a successful top tier appearance today. Last one for now though.
Lower tier notes: This is unfortunate-Wakanofuji, the defending Makushita Champion and 2-0 at Ms3 meaning potentially halfway to Juryo, has WITHDRAWN. Trying to find out why. He can miss a day or two and still make it but still you hate to see this happen.
UPDATE: Quite a story from before today’s matches has emerged…Hochi Sports reports Kotozakura was among a group of 8 rikishi who helped rescue a motorist from a submerged vehicle this morning. The accident occurred when a car went into water near Sadogatake Beya in Chiba Prefecture during morning practice. Kotozakura witnessed the accident and called several of the younger rikishi to assist (he felt the urgency of the situation did not allow time to contact emergency responders). Ultimately 8 of them along with the Ozeki were able to free the car from the water to safety. The driver was not injured. According to the article, this is at least the 5th time in the past 25+ years sumo wrestlers have performed or assisted in lifesaving actions towards regular citizens in Japan.