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Here are the quick results from today’s Day 9 of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
NIshikigi (M13) beat Shirokuma (M16)
Takayasu (M15) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
NIshikifuji (M17) beat Bushozan (M12)
Kitanowaka (M16) beat Kagayaki (M11)
Ryuden (M14) beat Sadanoumi (M11)
Roga (M10) beat Onokatsu (M14)
Kinbocan (M12) beat Tamawashi (M10)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Oshoma (M9)
Wakatakakage (M7) beat Midorifuji (M8)
Endo (M8) beat Gonoyama (M6)
Meisei (M6) beat Ichiyamamoto (M9)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Kotoshoho (M4)
Mitakeumi (M3) beat Oho (M2)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Takanosho (M1)
Atamifuji (M2) beat Daisieho (K)
Onosato (S) beat Wakamotoharu (M3)
Shodai (M4) beat Abi (S)
Kirishima (S) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Hiradoumi (K)
Ura (M5) beat Kotozakura (O)
Leader: Onosato (9-0)
Of note: RARE KIMARITE ALERT!!! After a judges’ reversal when the win was given to Oshoma before review, Takarafuji was credited with a very rare technique victory-Sakatottari, arm bar throw counter. It was close at the end and appeared both went down at the same time but replays show Oshoma clearly touched down first. Elsewhere, Kagayaki became the first demotion of the top tier falling to 1-8 while Meisei staved off demotion for another day by going to 2-7. Shonannoumi then became the second demotion after falling to 1-8. Newcomer Shirokuma is now one loss from demotion and probably returning to Juryo as well. At the top, Onosato is now at 30 wins with a championship in his last 3 tournaments, so Ozeki consideration is virtually certain at this point. A championship does it for sure, 3 or more wins probably will too. Kirishima remained in contention and protected his rank with an 8th win, staying one back. Kotozakura’s title hopes took a big hit with a loss to Ura, but at 6-3 there is still hope because tomorrow is Onosato-Kirishima. If Onosato wins, he’s 2 up with 5 days to go.

Juryo:
Daiseizan (J12) beat Kayo (J14)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Oshoumi (J14)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Tomokaze (J11) beat Daishoho (J9)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Mitoryu (J7) beat Aoiyama (J13)
Shimazuumi (J4) beat Shiden (J6)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Asakoryu (J6)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Tamashoho (J3)
Hidenoumi (J6) beat Shishi (J2)
Tokihayate (J2) beat Daiamami (J5)
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat Hakuoho (J5)
Leader: Takerufuji (9-0)
Of note: The championship race may be down to 2. It’s still Takerufuji unbeaten, Chiyoshoma one back with promotion back to the top tier secured, then everyone else is now at least 3 off the lead. ANd now we have to have the potential thoughts and hard talk about Aoiyama again-he now must win out to avoid demotion, and 2 or more losses the rest of the way should mean demotion to Makushita and wondering if it’s finally the end of the Bulgarian veteran.

Lower tier notes:
The Makushita is down to the Final 4, with 4 leading at 5-0 so one of them likely will be the eventual champion as we’ll narrow it down to 2 on Day 11 or 12. Chiyomaru, who is trying to be promoted back to Juryo, will not be among them. The Sandanme currently has 5 at 5-0 which means a playoff may eventually be needed. In the Jonidan, Enho won again today and is among 5 at 5-0, so it’s safe to say he’ll be promoted to the Sandanme in November. In the Jonokuchi, both remaining unbeatens won to go to 5-0.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 8-the Halfway Point-of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Nishikigi (M13) beat Kitanowaka (M16)
Onokatsu (M14) beat Bushozan (M12)
Kinbozan (M12) beat Shirokuma (M16)
Sadanoumi (M11) beat Takarafuji (M15)
Takayasu (M15) beat Kagayaki (M11)
Roga (M10) beat Ryuden (M14)
Wakatakakage (M7) beat Tamawashi (M10)
Oshoma (M9) beat Churanoumi (M7)
Midorifuji (M8) beat Meisei (M6)
Ichiyamamoto (M9) beat Gonoyama (M6)
Endo (M8) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Kotoshoho (M4) beat Atamifuji (M2)
Oho (M2) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Takanosho (M1)
Daieisho (K) beat Abi (S)
Kirishima (S) beat Ura (M5)
Onosato (S) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Kotozakura (O) beat Shodai (M4)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Wakamotoharu (M3)
Leader: Onosato (8-0)
Of note: Onosato clinches the first promotion of the tournament and protects his Sekiwake rank, also keeping his Ozeki hopes alive. He doesn’t need 33 wins to get promotion as it’s been done with as few as 28 wins over 3 tournaments in the past-he’s now at 29 with a championship so that works in his favor. Just behind him is Kirishima, who is keeping pace at 7-1 and could have a chance at re-promotion to Ozeki with a title. Kotozakura bounced back from a tough loss yesterday to remain in a group of 7 that are 2 off the pace at 6-2.

Juryo:
Daiseizan (J12) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Oshoumi (J14)
Aoiyama (J13) beat Fujiseiun (J14)
Kayo (J14) beat Daishoho (J9)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Asakoryu (J8)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Tomokaze (J11)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Mitoryu (J7)
Shimazuumi (J4) beat Tsurugisho (J7)
Shiden (J6) beat Tamashoho (J3)
Tokiyahate (J2) beat Hidenoumi (J6)
Hakuoho (J5) beat Shishi (J2)
Daiamami (J5) beat Chiyoshoma (J1)
Leader: Takerufuji (8-0)
Of note: He’s back? With promotion now clinched and sole possession of the lead, it’s looking like the Takerufuji that steamrolled his way to the Emperor’s Cup in his top tier debut before the Day 14 foot/ankle injury is back and 100% again. Promotion back up from J11 is not impossible if he wins the championship again. Chiyoshoma was denied promotion by Diaamami and must try again tomorrow, remaining one off the lead.

Lower tier notes:
With Promotion Day now in the books, 8 Makushita wrestlers have clinched promotions and share the lead at 4-0. 10 Sandanme wrestlers will be promoted and are tied at 4-0. Enho, who won yesterday to clinch another promotion, is among 12 in the Jonidan at 4-0. The Jonokuchi has 2 at 4-0.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 7 of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Ryuden (M14) beat Kitanowaka (M16)
NIshikigi (M13) beat Onokatsu (M14)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Takaraduji (M15)
Nishikifuji (M17) beat Kinbozan (M12)
Sadanoumi (M11) beat Shirokuma (M16)
Takayasu (M15) beat Roga (M10)
Tamawashi (M10) beat Bushozan (M12)
Oshoma (M8) beat Kagayaki (M11)
Wakatakakage (M7) beat Ichiyamamoto (M9)
Gonoyama (M6) beat Midoriuji (M8)
Endo (M8) beat Meisei (M6)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Mitakeumi (M3) beat Ura (M5)
Atamifuji (M2) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Daieisho (K) beat Takanosho (M1)
Kirishima (S) beat Kotoshoho (M4)
Onosato (S) beat Hiradoumi (K)
Oho (M2) beat Abi (S)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Shodai (M4)
Wakamotoharu (M3) beat Kotozakura (O)
Leader: Onosato (7-0)

Juryo:
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Oshoumi (J14)
Daishoho (J9) beat Aoiyama (J13)
Kiryuko (J12) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Asakoryu (J8) beat Kayo (J14)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Mitoryu (J7)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Tsurugisho (J7)
Tomokaze (J11) beat Shiden (J5)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Hidenoumi (J6)
Hakuoho (J5) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Shishi (J2) beat Daiamami (J5)
Tokiyahate (J2) beat Tamashoho (J3)
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat Shimazuumi (J4)
Leader: Chiyoshoma, Takerufuji (7-0)

Lower tier notes:
Promotion Day got underway and in the Makushita, 3 have clinched promotions with 4-0 records and stay atop the lead pending tomorrow’s results when more will join them. Chiyomaru is among them at Ms3 so one more win may be enough to get him back to Juryo (2 more wins will do it for sure). In the Sandanme, 4 are 4-0 so far. In the Jonidan, Enho clinched a second straight promotion with a win today and is among 8 currently 4-0, and will have a chance to move up to the Sandanme in November (one more win should do it for sure, any more wins would help move him up higher and improve his chances of returning to Makushita in January). Only one of the 3 unbeatens in the Jonokuchi was in action today, which was Aoifuji and he won to go 4-0.

Reminder: NHK World Japan will have 50 minutes of LIVE top tier coverage tomorrow beginning at 1:10 AM PT/4:10 AM ET.

UPDATE: Per the latest news update today from reliable English language sumo YouTuber Chris Sumo, Onosho is done for the tournament. Various right knee, ankle and foot issues. But the one win he managed before withdrawal will keep him at Juryo in November. Barely (meaning J13 or J14). As for Myogiryu, the only way he could appear this tournament will be on the Final Day. Expect demotion to Makushita unless he opts to retire and cash in his elder stock. Also, the Chiyosakae withdrawal on Day 4 was due to a torn thigh and triceps. Likely 2 weeks. Tournament almost certainly over. Will be demoted back to Makushita again.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 6 of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Ryuden (M14) beat Shirokuma (M16)
Onokatsu (M14) beat Kitanowaka (M16)
NIshikigi (M13) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Takayasu (M15) beat Bushozan (M12)
Kinbozan (M12) beat Takarafuji (M15)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Kagayaki (M11)
Oshoma (M9) beat Tamawashi (M10)
Endo (M8) beat Sadanoumi (M11)
Roga (M10) beat Midorifuji (M8)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Ichiyamamoto (M9)
Ura (M5) beat Gonoyama (M6)
Shonannoumi (M5) beat Meisei (M6)
Kotoshoho (M4) beat Wakatakakage (M7)
Takanosho (M1) beat Atamifuji (M2)
Daieisho (K) beat Hiradoumi (K)
Onosato (S) beat Shodai (M4)
Wakamotoharu (M3) beat Abi (S)
Kirishima (S) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Oho (M2) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Leader: Onosato (6-0)
Of note: Hoshoryu possibly got a good talking-to after his loss to Oho, as he didn’t do the customary post-match bowing and tried just storming off to the dressing room, clearly in frustration over another loss that dropped the Ozeki to 2-4. He had to be summoned back to bow and the first time he did, the chief referee had his back turned and he had to do it again after what looked like quite the side-eye glare from the referee. Now do keep in mind he is the nephew of the fiery former rule-bender/breaker Yokozuna Asashoryu and this isn’t unusual behavior for either of them, but it certainly doesn’t help his eventual promotion hopes. Meanwhile, Oho should be in Outstanding Performance Prize contention if he can finish with a winning record, and ideally 10+ wins, because he now has beaten both Ozeki (and consecutively). As the only 6-0 wrestler, Onosato could be well on his way to promotion, he needs 6 more wins to reach the unofficial 33 for consideration (not an official requirement, promotions have happened with as few as 28) and a second championship in 3 tournaments here could give him a big head start towards Yokozuna. And while nothing short of a championship may get him back to Ozeki this time, Kirishima is clearly looking like his old self again, now sitting in a tie for second at 5-1.

Juryo:
Oshoumi (J14) beat Kayo (J14)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Aoiyama (J13)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Tomokaze (J11) beat Tsurugisho (J7)
Asakoryu (J8) beat Mitoryu (J7)
Hidenoumi (J6) beat Daishoho (J9)
Shiden (J6) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Hakuoho (J5) beat Shimazuumi (J4)
Tamashoho (J3) beat Daiamami (J5)
Shishi (J2) beat Tokihayate (J2)
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat Shimazuumi (J4)
Leader: Chiyoshoma, Takerufuji (6-0)
Of note: Kayo dropped from the unbeaten ranks today with his first loss. It’s safe to say Takerufuji is back to full health as he’s off to another impressive start-from J11 to get back to the top tier with a championship will probably require going 15-0. But since he’s an Isegahama wrestler, maybe 14-1 will do it. Chiyoshoma is now just 2 wins from a top tier return after being demoted after July following a late entry last time due to injuries (missed the first 5 days due to back surgery but did manage to go a respectable 5-5 upon returning)). On the flip side, it’s looking bad for Aoiyama, as at 1-5 the longtime veteran is facing demotion to Makushita and possibly the end of his career.

Lower tier notes:
Entering “Promotion Day” tomorrow where the first 4-0 records and subsequent promotions will be secured, Enho is among the Jonidan leaders at 3-0 so one more win means another promotion, and 2 or more wins should secure promotion to the Sandanme in November. He could make it back to Makushita as soon as January but March seems more likely, giving him a chance to make it back to Juryo around this time next year as long as he avoids demotion. When/if he does make it back to the second tier he will become eligible for elder stock upon retirement with what would be his 30th tournament (5 years total) in the top 2 tiers.
The Makushita currently has 15 wrestlers at 3-0. This includes recent Juryo demotions Chiyomaru & Kazekeno (the former is at Ms3 and could get back up with at least 5 wins, the latter probably needs to win the championship at Ms14). The Sandanme has 20 at 3-0. The Jonidan has 25 including Enho at 3-0 (Enho is at Jd32 so probably needs 5 wins for Sandanme). The heavily depleted Jonokuchi has 3 at 3-0.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 4 of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Takayas (M15) beat Shirokuma (M16)
Ryuden (M14) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Nishikigi (M13)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Onokatsu (M14)
Bushizan (M12) beat Kitanowaka (M16)
Kinbozan (M12) beat Kagayaki (M11)
Oshoma (M9) beat Sadanoumi (M11)
Roga (M10) beat Ichiyamamoto (M9)
Tamawashi (M10) beat Endo (M8)
Midorifuji (M8) beat Churanoumi (M7)
Wakatakakage (M7) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Ura (M5) beat Meisei (M6)
Kotoshoho (M4) beat Gonoyama (M6)
Wakamotoharu (M3) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Daieisho (K) beat Shodai (M4)
Atamifuji (M2) beat Abi (S)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Kirishima (S)
Onosato (S) beat Takanosho (M1)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Oho (M2) beat Kotozakura (O)
Leader: Onosato (5-0)

Juryo:
Wakaikari (Ms2) beat Aoiyama (J13)
Tomokaze (J11) beat Oshoumi (J14)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Kayo (J14) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Daishoho (J9) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Shiden (J6)
Asakoryu (J8) beat Hidenoumi (J6)
Mitoryu (J7) beat Hakuoho (J5)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Daiamami (J5)
Shimazuumi (J4) beat Tokihayate (J2)
Tamashoho (J3) beat Onosho (J1) by default/withdrawal
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat Shishi (J2)
Leader: Chiyoshima Takerufuji, Kayo (5-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Onosho (J1). Right knee/ankle. Out 3 weeks per Nikkan Sports. Tournament over. Will finish the equivalent of 1-14, which may be just enough to keep him in Juryo. Tamashoho got the fusen as a result.
Of note: RARE KIMARITE ALERT!!! Chiyoshoma beat Shishi with a very rare technique and one I’d never seem before-Susohirai, a foot sweep when attempting a pulling arm throw by kicking the opponent’s heel/back foot with your heel (from a description on the Japan Sumo Association official mobile app).

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 4 of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Takarafuji (M15) beat Kitanowaka (M16)
Nishikifuji (M17) beat Onokatsu (M14)
Shirokuma (M16) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Nishikigi (M13) beat Takayasu (M15)
Ryuden (M14) beat Kinbozan (M12)
Bushozan (M12) beat Kagayaki (M11)
Ichiyamamoto (M9) beat Sadanoumi (M11)
Oshoma (M9) beat Roga (M10)
Midorifuji (M8) beat Tamawashi (M10)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Endo (M8)
Wakatakakage (M7) beat Ura (M5)
Gonoyama (M6) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Kotoshoho (M4) beat Meisei (M6)
Shodai (M4) beat Wakamotoharu (M3)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Oho (M2)
Kirishima (S) beat Mitakeumi (M3)
Onosato (S) beat Daieisho (K)
Abi (S) beat Takanosho (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Atamifuji (M2)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Leader: Kotozakura, Kirishima, Shodai, Onosato (4-0)
Of note: After becoming the Iron Man yesterday, Tamawashi today broke a tie for 6th longest streak of consecutive top-tier appearances at 991, taking 6th place from Takarafuji, who saw his streak end this year with a demotion to Juryo for one tournament. He should reach 1000 on Day 13, but at 1-3 at M10 he needs some wins to keep that streak alive past 1002.

Juryo:
Kayp (J14) beat Aoiyama (J13)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Oshoumi (J14)
Kiryuko (J13) beat Chiyosakae (J13) by default/withdrawal
Takerufuji (J11) beat Tomokaze (J11)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Daishoho (J9)
Mitoryu (J7) beat Hidenoumi (J6)
Shiden (J6) beat Asakoryu (J8)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Hakuoho (J5)
Shimazuumi (J4) beat Daiamami (J5)
Tokihayate (J2) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat Tamashoho (J3)
Shishi (J2) beat Onosho (J1)
Leader: Chiyoshoma, Takerufuji, Kayo (4-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Chiyosakae (J13). Unknown. Status unknown. Is halfway to demotion, 9+ losses probably mean demotion back to Makushita. Kiryuko got the fusen as a result.

UPDATE: Onosho has WITHDRAWN before Day 5. Uncertain why.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makiuchi (top tier):
Kitanowaka (M16) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Tokihayate (J2) beat Shirokuma (M16)
Onokatsu (M14) beat Takayasu (M15)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Ryuden (M14)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Kinbozan (M12)
Nishikigi (M13) beat Bushozan (M12)
Sadanoumi (M11) beat Roga (M10)
Tamawashi (M10) beat Kagayaki (M9)
Midorifuji (M8) beat Ichiyamamoto (M9)
Endo (M8) beat Oshoma (M9)
Walatakakage (M7) beat Gonoyama (M6)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Meisei (M6)
Ura (M5) beat Kotoshoho (M4)
Shodai (M4) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Daieisho (K) beat Mitakeumi (M3)
Onosato (S) beat Oho (M2)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Abi (S)
Wakamotoharu (M3) beat Takakeisho (S) by default/withdrawal
Kirishima (S) beat Takanosho (M1)
Atamifuji (M2) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Tobizaru (M1)
WITHDRAWAL: Takakeisho (S). Neck. Tournament over per his stablemaster. Will not be promoted back to Ozeki and will be demoted, probably to lower Maegashira ranks as he will finish the equivalent of 0-15, which will lead to rumors he will retire instead (recent history suggests a drop to between M10-M12). Nikkan Sports reports that will not necessarily be the case, but we’ll see. Wakamotoharu got the fusen as a result.
Of note: I AM IRON MAN! Tamawashi made consecutive appearance 1631 since the start of his career in 2004 and that’s a new record! Asked how long he thinks he can keep going, he basically said as long as he can. He’s coming up on 40 but seems to show no signs of slowing down. With 90 matches per year if he can stay in the top 2 tiers, the question now may be can he make it to 2000? After this tournament he’d need to compete every day for the next 4 years (24 tournaments) and would get there about this time in 2028, just before turning 44 Remember the mandatory retirement age is 65 and some wrestlers-mainly in the lower ranks such as closing ceremony man Satonofuji (when Terunofuji actually competes) are still going that are in their late 40s or even early 50s so it’s certainly possible. Elsewhere, a big talking point will be the Kotozakura-Tobizaru ending. There was no judges conference but TV replays appear to show Tobizaru clearly won but the chief referee ruled for Kotozakura. I agree it should have been reviewed and overturned.

Juryo:
Akua (Ms2) beat Chiyosakae (M13)
Oshoumi (M14) beat Aoiyama (M13)
Kayo (J14) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Tomokaze (J11)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Hakuyozan (J9) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Asakoryu (J8) beat Daishoho (J9)
Tsurugisho (M7) beat Mitoryu (M7)
Hakuoho (J5) beat Hiradoumi (J6)
Daiamami (J5) beat Shiden (J6)
Tamashoho (J5) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Shimazuumi (J4) beat Shishi (J2)
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat Onosho (J1)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 2 of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Nishikifuji (M17) beat Shirokuma (M16)
Kitanowaka (M16) beat Onosho (J1)
Takayasu (M15) beat Ryuden (M14)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Onokatsu (M14)
Bushozan (M12) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Nishikigi (M13) beat Kinbozan (M12)
Sadanoumi (M11) beat Tamawashi (M12)
Kagayaki (M11) beat Roga (M10)
Endo (M8) beat Ichiyamamoto (M9)
Oshoma (M9) beat Midorifuji (M8)
Wakatakakage (M7) beat Meisei (M6)
Gonoyama (M6) beat Churanoumi (M7)
Shodai (M4) beat Ura (M5)
Kotoshoho (M4) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Wakamotoharu (M3)
Abi (S) beat Mitakeumi (M3)
Oho (M2) beat Takakeisho (S)
Kirishima (S) beat Atamifuji (M2)
Onosato (S) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Takanosho (M1)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Daieisho (K)
Of note: Co-Iron Man! If Tamawashi shows up and competes tomorrow, he will set the new all-time record for consecutive matches to start a career without missing a day with 1631 dating to March 2004. Remember that while he did miss 2 days a couple years back due to coronavirus protocols during the pandemic, those were expunged from his record because those absences were not his fault (at the time, when one wrestler got the virus and had to pull out, the entire stable had to withdraw too).

Juryo:
Kayo (J14) beat Satorufuji (Ms1)
Oshoumi (J14) beat Chiyosakae (J13)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Aoiyama (J13)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Tomokaze (J11) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Daishoho (J9)
Asakoryu (J8) beat Tsurugisho (J7)
Mitoryu (J7) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Hidenoumi (J6) beat Daiamami (J5)
Shiden (J6) beat Hakuoho (J5)
Tamashoho (J3) beat Shimazuumi (J4)
Shishi (J2) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat Tokihayate (J2)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 1-Opening Day-of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat NIshikifuji (M17)
Shirokuma (M16) beat Kitanowaka (M16)
Takayasu (M15) beat Takarafuji (M15)
Ryuden (M14) beat Onokatsu (M14)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Nishikigi (M13)
Bushozan (M12) beat Kinbozan (M12)
Sadanoumi (M11) beat Kagayaki (M11)
Roga (M10) beat Tamawashi (M10)
Ichiyamamoto (M9) beat Oshoma (M9)
Endo (M8) beat Midorifuji (M8)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Wakatakakage (M7)
Meisei (M6) beat Gonoyama (M6)
Ura (M5) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Shodai (M4) beat Kotoshoho (M4)
Wakamotoharu (M3) beat Daieisho (K)
Mitakeumi (M3) beat Takakeisho (S)
Kirishima (S) beat Oho (M2)
Onosato (S) beat Atamifuji (M2)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Abi (S)
Takanoisho (M1) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Hiradoumi (K)
WITHDRAWAL (Pre-Tournament): Terunofuji (Y). The usual, aka health-related complications from diabetes and, to a lesser extent, left knee injury. Will not compete this tournament. Reportedly he’s good with the Yokozuna Deliberation Council and won’t have any retirement pressures until January. Since being promoted to Yokozuna (19 tournaments) that gives him only 8 tournaments completed…but the incredibly odd stat line of 8 championships in those 8 tournaments completed and either sitting out or withdrawing before finishing the other 11.
Of note: If Tamawashi competes tomorrow, he will tie the “iron man” record for most consecutive career matches without missing a day and would break the record on Day 3. Also, this is the 4th straight tournament in which Hoshoryu has lost on opening day.

Juryo:
Oshoumi (J14) beat Tochitaikai (Ms1)
Kayo (J14) beat Chiyosakae (J13)
Aoiyama (J13) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Tomokaze (J11) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Daishoho (J9) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Asakoryu (J8) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Shiden (J6) beat Mitoryu (J7)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Hidenoumi (J6)
Hakuoho (J5) beat Daiamami (J5)
Shimazuumi (J4) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Shishi (J2) beat Tamashoho (J3)
Onosho (J1) beat Tokihayate (J2)
WITHDRAWALS (Pre-Tournament): Asanoyama (J3), Myogiryu (J9). Asanoyama-knee as expected. Out the rest of the year. Will be demoted to Makushita after the tournament. Myogiryu-unknown. Status uncertain. Reportedly needs to get at least 5 wins to avoid demotion to Makushita. Career may be over if he can’t come back, reportedly he’s got elder stock and can cash it in to become an oyakata.

It’s that time once again-with 2 weeks to go until the tournament begins, the Japan Sumo Aasociation has announced the official Banzuke (rankings) for the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament. Here is the full ranking for the top 2 tiers and other notables:

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