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Here are the quick results from today’s Day 5 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):
Shirokuma (J3) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Bushozam (M17)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Takerufuji (M16)
Ryuden (M13) beat Shishi (M16)
Sadanoumi (M12) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Meisei (M11) beat Tamawashi (M11)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Takayasu (M9)
Gonoyama (M9) beat Ichiyamamoto (M10)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Endo (M7)
Roga (M8) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Takanosho (M6) beat Oshoma (M4)
Abi (M3) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Hiradoumi (M1) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Daieisho (S) beat Shodai (K)
Oho (M1) beat Kirishima (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Ura (M2)
Onosato (O) beat Atamifuji (M3
Hoshoryu (O) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Leader: Hoshoryu, Takanosho, Onokatsu (5-0)

Juryo:
Nabatame (J14) beat Wakaikari (J13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Kaisho (Ms3)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Oshoumi (J14) beat Aonishiki (J11)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Onosho (J10)
Daishoho (J9) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Daiamami (J9) beat Mitoryu (J8)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Shiden (J6) beat Tohakuryu (J6)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Tamashoho (J5) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Kayo (J3) beat Kinbozan (J1)
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Leader: Oshoumi (5-0)

Lower tier notes: Enho had a second straight match (uncommon to happene arly on consecutive days) in the Sandanme today and won, taking him to 3-0 and one win away from a 3rd straight promotion since he began his comeback effort. That means no match tomorrow so we’ll next see him in action on Day 7 or 8. He probably needs 5 or more wins (ideally 6 or 7) to get up to Makushita in January.

UPDATE: For Juryo, Tohakuryu has WITHDRAWN ahead of Day 6. Unknown why at this time. Hidenoumi gets the fusen as a result, and he needed it as he was 0-5.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 4 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):
Hakuoho (J2) beat Shishi (M16)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Bushozan (M17)
Asakoryu (M17) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Chiyoshoma (M14( beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Shonannoumi (M13)
Sadanoumi (M12) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Meisei (M11) beat Ryuden (M13)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Ichiyamamoto (M10)
Takayasu (M9) beat Tamawashi (M11)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Roga (M8)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Takanosho (M6) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Endo (M7) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Churanoumi (M4) beat Oshoma (M4)
Atamifuji (M3) beat Tobizaru (M5)
Shodai (K) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Kirishima (S)
Daieisho (S) beat Oho (M1)
Abi (M3) beat Onosato (O)
Hoahoryu (O) beat Ura (M2)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakatakakage (M3)
Leader: 4 at 4-0

Juryo:
Wakaikari (J13) beat Kamito (Ms3) by default/withdrawal
Nabatame (J14) beat Daiseizan (J12
Oshoumi (J14) beat Tochitaikai (J12)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Daiamami (J9)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Daishoho (J9)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Onosho (J10)
Mitoryu (J8) beat Tohakuryu (J6)
Shimazuumi (J5) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Shiden (J6)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Tsurugisho (J7)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Takashoho (J4)
Kayo (J3) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Leader: Kinbozan, Aonishiki, Oshoumi (4-0)
Of note: The odd-timed withdrawal for Makuahita man Kamito, which becomes official tomorrow on Day 5, means he’ll be the first-and early-demotion of he tournament as he was 0-3 with today and missing the next 2 days of Makushita should guarantee a 4th loss.

Lower tier notes: Enho won his Sandanme match today and is now 2-0, halfway to another promotion. He next will be in action tomorrow against Daiyusho, who is also 2-0. A win means Enho can clinch promotion on Day 7 or 8 depending on when his 4th match is scheduled.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 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):
Asakoryu (M17) beat Bushozan (M17)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Shishi (M16)
Tokihayate (M15) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Ryuden (M13)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Tamawashi (M11) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Takaraduji (M10) beat Meisei (M11)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Takayasu (M9)
Endo (M7) beat Roga (M9)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Takanosho (M6) beat Tobizaru (M5)
Oshoma (M4) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Ura (M2)
Atamifuji (M3) beat Daieisho (S)
Abi (M3) beat Kirishina (S)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Oho (M1) beat Kotozakura (O)
Onosato (O) beat Shidao (K)
Leader: 7 at 3-0
Of note: Ozeki Watch for Kirishima is pretty much over. At 0-3 and needing 13 wins for the so-called “magic number” of 33 over the last 3 tournaments including this one unofficially needed for promotion, it can’t happen now and his only chance to gain promotion back now is to win the tournament, ideally by now winning out to go 12-3.

Juryo:
Oshoumi (J14) beat Nabatame (J14)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Miyagi (Ms2)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Wakaikari (M13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Onosho (J10)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Daishoho (J9)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Mitoryu (J8)
Daiamami (J9) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Shiden (J6) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Tohakuryu (J5) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Kayo (J3) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Hakuoho (J2) beat Tamashoho (J4)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Leader: 5 at 3-0
Of note: For the first time since demotion from the top tier after his rookie effort due to injury, Hakuoho will be back up tomorrow as the Juryo man of the day. He will face Shishi, with a win getting the former top Hakuho protege to 3-1 which would be a big step towards possibly returning in January as he’ll proabbly need at least 9 wins.

Lower tier notes: No Enho match yesterday, his second Sandanme match will be today as he looks to go 2-0. He will face Dairado, who is Sd55 and 1-0. (As of this post the Sandanme matches for Day 4 are just getting started)

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Kinbozan (J1) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Shishi (M16) beat Bushozan (M16)
Tokiahyate (M15) beat Takerufuji (M16)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Chyoshoma (M14)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat NIshikifuji (M14)
Ryuden (M13) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Meisei (M11) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Tamawashi (M11)
Takayasu (M9) beat Takarafuji (M10)
Roga (M8) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Takanosho (M6) beat Endo (M7)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Churanoumi (M40
Atamifuji (M3) beat Oshoma (M4)
Abi (M3) beat Shodai (K)
Ura (M2) beat Kirishima (S)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Daieisho (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Onosato (O) beat Oho (M1)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)

Juryo:
Nabatame (J14) beat Kiryuko (Ms2)
Ohsoumi (J14) beat Wakaikari (J13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Onosho (J10) beat Daiamami (J9)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Daishoho (J9)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Shiden (J6) beat Mitoryu (J8)
Shimazuumi (J5) beat Tohakuryu (J6)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Tamashoho (J4) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Kayo (J3) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Kagayaki (J2)

Lower tier notes: Enho won his opener in the Sandanme against Suio, as a promotion with a potential championship could get him promoted to the Makushita in January.

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Bushozan (M17)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Shishi (M16) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Shonannoumi (M13)
Sadanoumi (M12) beat Ryuden (M13)
Hokutofuji (M12) beat Meisei (M11)
Tamawashi (M11) beat Takarafuji (M10)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Takayasu (M9)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Gonoyama (M8)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Roga (M8)
Endo (M7) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Takanosho (M6) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Oshoma (M4)
Atamifuji (M3) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Abi (M3)
Daieisho (S) beat Ura (M2)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Kirishima (S)
Onosato (O) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Oho (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Shodai (K)
WITHDRAWAL (Pre-Tournament): Terunofuji (Y). The usual for him-back, knees, diabetes complications. Will not compete this tournament. That continues his post-promotion to Yokozuna pattern: In 20 tournaments including this one since, he has finished all 15 days in just 8 tournaments…and won the championship in each. In the other 12, he either withdrew early or didn’t compete at all. His stablemaster Isegahama says he will be back in January.
Of note: Watch the injury report for Takarafuji tomorrow as he may have suffered a left elbow injury. Tamawashi pulled his arm back a lot during the match and at best maybe hyperextended it, at worst could be enough to force the veteran out.

Juryo:
Oshoumi (J14) beat Hatsuyama (Ms1)
Nabatame (J14) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Wakaikari (J13)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Daishoho (J9) beat Onosho (J10)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Daiamami (J9)
Mitoryu (J8) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Shiden (J6)
Tohakuryu (J6) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Tamashoho (J4) beat Kayo (J3)
Hakuoho (J2) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Kagayaki (J2)

Lower tier notes:
As expected, Asanoyama also is a WITHDRAWAL from Makushita 1. May be back in January but March now sounds more realistic, which could demote him to the Sandanme again. As for Enho in the Sandanme this time, no match today which means his first match will be tomorrow. He is at Sd56 this tournament and faces Suio, at Sd57.

It’s that wonderful time of the even months again-with just 2 weeks until the next tournament, the Japan Sumo Association has announced the official Banzuke (rankings) for the November 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament. Below are the full rankings for the top 2 tiers and other lower tier notes:

Continue reading “Sumo-November 2024 Banzuke Announced”

Here are the final results and post-tournament news from the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:

Continue reading “Sumo-September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament Final Standings & News”

It’s now official-the Japan Sumo Association had announced that September Tournament Champion Onosato has been promoted to the second-highest rank of Ozeki after 34 wins and 2 championships over the last 3 tournaments. Now the quest for Yokozuna promotion begins. This means there will be 3 Ozeki in November.

In other sumo news, Myogirtu and Aoiyama join Takakeisho in retiring post-tournament instead of being demoted to Makushita. Both are cashing in elder stock and will become oyakata. There were 11 total retirements.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 15-the Final Day-of the September 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita, Sd-Sandanme, Jd-Jonidan, Jk-Jonokuchi

Makuuchi (top tier):
Shishi (J2) beat Kinbozan (M12)
Onokatsu (M14) beat Sadanoumi (M11)
Kitanowaka (M16) beat Roga (M10)
Ryuden (M14) beat Tamawashi (M10)
Oshoma (M9) beat Bushozan (M12)
Nishikifuji (M17) beat Ichiyamamoto (M9)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Midorifuji (M8)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Endo (M8)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Nishikigi (M13)
Wakatakakage (M7) beat Takayasu (M15)
Kagayaki (M11) beat Gonoyama (M6)
Wakamotoharu (M3) beat Ura (M5)
Oho (M2) beat Shodai (M4)
Atamifuji (M2) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Meisei (M6) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Kotoshoho (M4) beat Takanosho (M1)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Mitakeumi (M3)
Kirishima (S) beat Daieisho (K)
Abi (S) beat Onosato (S)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Kotozakura (O)
CHAMPION: Onosato (13-2)

SPECIAL PRIZES:
Outstanding Performance (best record with most wins vs. Yokozuna & Ozeki): Wakatakakage
Fighting Spirit (best displays of fighting spirit/perseverance): Onosato, Nishikigi
Technique (winning record with best technique displayed and/or most different winning techniques): Onosato
If he is indeed promoted to Ozeki as expected, Onosato will finish-for now-with an astounding 8 Special Prizes in just 5 top tier tournaments. And 2 Prizes in 3 of the 5.That’s 2 Outstanding Performance, 3 Fighting Spirit and 3 Technique. Only thing he doesn’t have is any Kinboshi-he has beaten Yokozuna Terunofuji twice already, but both came when he already was in Sanyaku and not as a Maegashira.

Also of note, it’s been confirmed that Takakeisho will now become Minatogawa Oyakata following his retirement yesterday. Among former Ozeki he was the second-youngest retirement at just 28 but could have more than 35 years left to be a coach and eventually stablemaster before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65.

Juryo:
Wakaikari (Ms2) beat Oshoumi (J14)
Kototebakari (Ms5) beat Aoiyama (J13)
Tochitaikai (Ms1) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Asakoryu (J8) beat Tohakuryo (J10)
Shiden (J6) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Hidenoumi (J6) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Hakuoho (J5) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Tomokaze (J11) beat Daiamami (J5)
Kayo (J14) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Daishoho (J9) beat Tamashoho (J3)
Takerufuji (J11) beat Tokihayate (J2)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Chiyoshoma (J1)
CHAMPION: Takerufuji (13-2)
The final margin was 2 wins for Takerufuji over Kayo, who surged to 2nd at 11-4 as Chiyoshoma slumped to a 1-4 finish after a 9-1 start, winding up 10-5 but still earning promotion back to the top tier. Now the question is will Takerufuji be back in the top tier too? After 13-2 with a second Juryo title at J11 plus the Isegahame influence, I would say yes. Tokihayate has a chance to go back up as does Shishi.

Jonidan:
Playoff: Shimizuumi (Jd5) beat Daiyusho (Jd57). SHIMIZUUMI JONIDAN YUSHO!!! First Jonidan championship and second overall in 2 tournaments. Will be promoted to the Sandanme.

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS:
Makuuchi-Onosato (S). 2nd Emperor’s Cup
Juryo-Takerufuji (J11). 2nd Juryo, 5th overall
Makushita-Hatsuyama (Ms16). 1st Makushita and 1st overall
Sandanme-Kawazoe (Sd51). 1st Sandanme and 1st overall
Jonidan-Shimizuumi (Jd5). 1st Jonidan and 2nd overall (2 tournaments)
Jonokuchi-Goseizan (Jk15). 1st Jonokuchi (debut tournament)

The next tournament is November 10-24 at Fukuoka International Center in Fukuoka. More to come later this week after the usual post-tournament meetings to determine the new rankings, promotions/demotions, retirements and more significantly if Onosato will be promoted to Ozeki. Hopefully we’ll know Wednesday.

UPDATE: Myogiryu has also retired. He will cash in his elder stock and become (I believe based on translation of a Nikkan Sports report) Furiwake oyakata. He did not compete this time due to injuries and would have been demoted from Juryo (his rank was J9). He ends with a career record of 601-597-79, 495-539-31 in the top tier, 4 championships (3 Juryo, 1 Makushita), 6 Special Prizes (all Technique), 6 Kinboshi and a highest rank of Sekiwake.

UPDATE 2: It’s indeed over for Aoiyama. Retired and will become Iwatomo oyakata. Originally from Bulgaria, he became a Japanese citizen in recent years which allows him to stay in the country and also cash in his elder stock. He ends with a career record of 613-607-35 over 15 years, 504-528-33 in the top tier, 3 championships (1 Makushita, 1 Jonidan, 1 Jonokuchi), 5 Special Prizes (4 Fighting Spirit, 1 Technique), 1 Kinboshi and a highest rank of Sekiwake.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 14-the penultimate day-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 Tokiahayate (J2)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Ryuden (M14)
Tamawashi (M10) beat Takarafuji (M13)
Roga (M10) beat Kinbozan (M12)
Onokatsu (M14) beat Ichiyamamoto (M9)
Oshoma (M9) beat Kitanowaka (M16)
Kagayaki (M11) beat Endo (M8)
Midorifuji (M8) beat Bushozan (M12)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Sadanoumi (M11)
Gonoyama (M6) beat Mitakeumi (M3)
Wakamotoharu (M3) beat Kotoshoho (M4)
Atamifuji (M2) beat Ura (M5)
Nishikigi (M13) beat Oho (M2)
Takanosho (M1) beat Meisei (M6)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Wakatakakage (M7) beat Daieisho (K)
Shodai (M4) beat Hiradoumi (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Takayasu (M15)
Kotozakura (O) beat Abi (S)
Onosato (S) beat Hoshoryu (O). ONOSATO YUSHO!!! His second top tier championship! Both in the last 3 tournaments. And…Onosato Ozeki? It could be official as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday. Now the last question left-will he finish 14-1 or 13-2? We’ll find out tomorrow when he faces Abi.
Of note: RARE KIMARITE ALERT!!! Due to a judges’ reversal, Tobizaru beat Shonannoumi with a technique I’d never seen before-sokubiotoshi, head chop down. Elsewhere, while he’s now out of title contention there are worries that Takayasu suffered yet another injury in his loss today, possibly knee or leg as he went down awkwardly when the match ended. Let’s hope not. Hokutofuji came back today after missing 3 days with a knee issue and will still have a chance at promotion on the final day. At worst now a loss should mean maintaining his current rank.
With the championship settled, it’s all over but the shouting and the celebrating tomorrow, but Hoshoryu must win to maintain his full Ozeki rank as he is only 7-7. However it won’t be easy because tomorrow is the Ozeki Showdown against Kotozakura, who also struggled the second week but protected his rank today with his 8th win. Shishi will be the Juryo man up again tomorrow, likely needing a win to have a chance to move up to the top tier in November. This time he has a more favorable matchup in Kinbozan (his first appearance a couple days ago was against Takarafuji).

Juryo:
Oshoumi (J14) beat Daishomaru (Ms5)
Aonishiki (Ms4) beat Aoiyama (J13)
Nabatame (Ms4) beat Kiryuko (J12)
Kayo (J14) beat Takerufuji (J11)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Tsurugisho (J7)
Daoshoho (J9) beat Shiden (J6)
Daiamami (J5) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Hakuoho (J5) beat Tomokaze (J11)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Tamashoho (J3) beat Hidenoumi (J6)
Shishi (J2) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Asakoryu (J8) beat Chiyoshoma (J1). TAKERUFUJI JURYO YUSHO!!! 5th career championship and 2nd Juryo. So now the question will be will 13-2 or 12-3 be enough for a top tier return in November? If 13-2 I’d say yes. If 12-3, toss-up but will depend on other results and the Isegahama pull.
Of note: I think this is truly the end for Aoiyama. Now 5-9, demotion out of Juryo seems all but certain after losing to Makushita man Aonishiki, the next hot prospect from Ukraine who, after today’s win, finishes 6-1 and has a chance to reach Juryo in November. 3 Makushita men with promotion chances at 3-3 are up tomorrow: Wakaikari at Ms2 to face Oshoumi (who will be demoted back to Makushita), Kototebakari at Ms5 (4-2, already promoted, could be the finale for Aoiyama), and Tochitaikai at Ms1 (must beat Kiryuko to be promoted to Juryo).

Reminder: NHK World Japan will have 90 minutes of LIVE top tier coverage, including the final matches, championship ceremony and champion’s interview with Onosato, tomorrow beginning at 12:30 AM PT/3:30 AM ET. Dpeending on when the requisite meetings are held, Tuesday or Wednesday is the earliest we could see Onosato promoted to Ozeki. That would mean 3 Ozeki for November and Onosato could have a chance at Yokozuna promotion for January 2025 if he can win the tournament or finish in a playoff. Don’t count on Terunofuji being back but we’ll see.