Here are the quick results from today’s Day 10 of the November 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (top tier):
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Shishi (M16)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Asakoryu (M16) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Meisei (M11)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Takayasu (M9) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Roga (M8)
Gonoyama (M6) beat Ryuden (M13)
Tamawashi (M11) beat Endo (M5)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Takarafuji (M16)
Takanosho (M6) beat Onokatsu (M15)
Nishikigi (M6) beat Atamifuji (M3)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Oho (M1)
Abi (M3) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Oshoma (M4)
Shodai (K) beat Ura (M2)
Kirishima (S) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Daieisho (S) beat Onosato (O)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Kotozakura (O) beat Tobizaru (M5)
Leader: Kotozakura, Hoshoryu, Takanosho (9-1)
Of note: No changes at the top but Onosato’s loss now puts him 2 back and means any chances of Yokozuna consideration after this tournament, which would have required a championship among other things, are pretty much gone. There are now just 2 at 8-2 including Takerufuji, who has clinched promotion in his second top-tier tournament and remains in contention for hsi second Emperor’s Cup. Onosato’s best chance at a title, or getting back in contention, may come tomorrow when he gets Takanosho. Hoshoryu has Daieisho while Kotozakura draws Wakamotoharu. But we also haven’t gotten to the Ozeki showdowns yet this time, which may very well determine the champion. At the bottom of the rankings, it could be a quick one-and-done for Shishi as following a 2-0 start he has since gone 1-7 and is on the verge of demotion. He must best Nishikfuji tomorrow or he’s all but headed back to Juryo.
Juryo:
Nabatame (J14) beat Chiyomaru (J10)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Onosho (J10)
Daiamami (J9) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Wakaikari (J13) beat Daishoho (J9)
Mitoryu (J6) beat Tochitaikai (J12)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Oshoumi (J14)
Tamashoho (J7) beat Aonishiki (J11)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Kayo (J3)
Hidenoumi (J7) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Shiden (J6) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Tohakuryu (J6)
Leader: Oshoumi, Tsurugisho (9-1)
Of note: That first loss to Tsurugisho was indescribably costly for Oshoumi because he has now WITHDRAWN. His left shoulder was taped up today but otherwise why isn’t yet clear. That means his championship chase is over if he misses more than tomorrow although we’ll have to see what happens with Tsurugisho. Shiden will get the fusen as a result. But with 9 wins Oshoumi has at least clinched promotion so he will remain in Juryo this time without controversy. Kinbozan finally got his 8th win today and that means he’ll be promoted back tot he top tier in January. Chiyomaru is headed for demotion now at 0-10 and, in future retirement questions-to-be, Onosho is also demoted now. Back at the top, Tsurugisho has Kinbozan tomorrow so there could be co-leaders again.
