Here are the quick results from today’s Day 7 of the November 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Tamashoho (J4) beat Bushozam (M17) by default/withdrawal
Takerufuji (M16) beat Onokatsu (M15)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Shishi (M16)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Hokutofuji (M12) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Ryuden (M13)
Meisei (M11) beat Ichiyamamoto (M10)
Tamawashi (M11) bat Midorifuji (M9)
Roga (M8) beat Takayasu (M9)
Endo (M7) beat Gonoyama (M8)
Takanosho (M6) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Oshoma (M4) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Oho (M1)
Daieisho (S) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Kirishima (S) beat Shodai (K)
Onosato (O) beat Ura (M2)
Abi (M3) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Atamifuji (M2)
Leader: 4 at 6-1
WITHDRAWAL: Bushozan (M17). Left knee injury suffered yesterday. Status uncertain. Tamashoho got the fusen as a result. If Bushozan can’t return tomorrow or Monday he will be demoted back to Juryo.
Of note: Somehow Mitakeumi was able to compete after being stretchered out yesterday with left shoulder and hip injuries following a hard landing at the end of his match, but after the initial charge it was clear he was in no shape to compete and Takanosho won by essentially a walkover. Never doubt the fighting spirit and desire to compete but he should withdraw and take the tough demotion even though he was 5-1 coming in to today. We’ll see what happens. If Mitakeumi does pull out this time the fusen tomorrow would go to Takayasu. And Happy 40th birthday Tamawashi! The Iron Man celebrated the Over The Hill milestone with an impressive win over Midorifuji and still is showing no signs of slowing down. Elsewhere, the remaining unbeatsns all lost today. Abi all but clinched Outstanding Performance Prize if eligible with a second win over Ozeki as he flash slapped down Hoshoryu, which allowed Kotozakura to pull back into a tie for the lead and Onosato to move one off the lead. Surprise co-leader Onokatsu took his first loss to Takerufuji.
No more Juryo men up starting tomorrow due to the Bushozan withdrawal.
Juryo:
Wakaikari (J13) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Aonishiki (J11)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Oshoumi (J14) beat Daieisho (J9)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Daiamami (J9)
Mitoryu (J8) beat Nabatame (J14)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Onosho (J10)
Hidenoumi (J7) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Shiden (J6) beat Kayo (J3)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Leader: Oshoumi (7-0)
Of note: The story continues. Oshoumi remains the sole leader and, having surpassed his win total from September now, is just one win from being lucky to remain in Juryo to promotion. Some upsets thinned the ranks below him down to 3 at 6-1, with Kinbozan among them and 2 wins from promotion back to the top tier. along with Tsurugisho & Tochitaikai. At the bottom, Chiyomaru’s return to Juryo apparently will be brief, as he is now one loss from demotion at 0-7. Anything worse than 6-9 probably will send him back to Makushita.
Lower tier notes:
Today was the start of Promotion Day, where the division leaders go to 4-0 and clinch promotions for the next tournament. In the Makushita, 3 got there today with the remaining 8 3-0s getting their shot tomorrow. In the Sandanme, Enho was among 4 who to go to 4-0, so that will be a third straight promotion in the comeback. He still needs more wins to have a chance to get back to Makushita in January. 13 more 3-0 wrestlers are up tomorrow for their chance. In the Jonidan, 6 have clinched promotions so far with 9 to go tomorrow, and in the Jonokuchi only one of the 3 unbeatens competed today and won so for now Tamaki is the only 4-0 there.
Reminder: NHK World Japan will have 50 minutes of LIVE top tier coverage FOR FREE tomorrow beginning at 12:10 AM PT/3:10 AM ET.
