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Here are the quick results from today’s Day 7 of the July 2024 Grand Sumo Touranemnt in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Chiyoshoma (M15) beat Mitoryu (J3)
Wakatakakage (M14) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Kagayaki (M16) beat Takarafuji (M13)
Bushozan (M16) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Endo (M14) beat Nishikigi (M11)
Roga (M15) beat Ichiyamamoto (M11)
Churanoumi (M12) beat Midorifuji (M10)
Shodai (M10) beat Sadanoumi (M7)
Kotoshoho (M7) beat Ryuden (M8)
Oho (M6) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Takanosho (M6)
Shonannoumi (M5) beat Oshoma (M9)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Gonoyama (M3)
Daieisho (K) beat Meisei (M1)
Onosato (S) beat Atamifuji (M1)
Abi (S) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Takakeisho (O)
Kirishima (S) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Kotozakura (I) beat Tobizaru (M4)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Ura (M4)
Leader: Terunofuji (7-0)
Of note: Ura has one career win over Terunofuji and did his best to make it two before finally giving up, keeping the Yokozuna 2 clear of the field. Next o to take a shot tomorrow is Shonannoumi. Elsewhere, Takakeisho’s Ozeki rank is in serious jeopardy as he is now 2-5 and must finish 6-2 to avoid demotion. Kirishima is now 4-3 and must finish 6-2 or better for promotion back to Ozeki. At the bottom, NIshikigi is now one loss from demotion at 0-7.

Juryo:
Kayo (J13) beat Hakuyozan (J12)
Fujiseiun (J14) beat Tochitaikai (J11)
Nabatame (J14) beat Shimazuumi (J10)
Chiyosakae (J9) beat Tsushimanada (J12)
Hakuoho (J13) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Aoiyama 9J11) beat Shirokuma (J8)
Shishi (J10) beat Shiden (J7)
Tamashoho (J6) beat Myogiryu (J8)
Tomokaze (J7) beat Shimanoumi (J6)
Kitanowaka (J3) beat Tsurugisho (J5)
Daiamami (J2) beat Tohakuryu (J5)
Onokatsu (J1) beat Asakoryu (J4)
Tokihayare (J1) beat Daishoho (J4)
Leader: Onokatsu, Shishi (6-1)
RE-ENTRY: Takerufuji (J2). Will return tomorrow. First match since winning the Emperor’s Cup in his top tier debut in March, but he suffered an ankle injury on Day 14 and missed May. Will be the equivalent of 0-7, but the goal is mainly to get 1 or 2 wins because no wins will mean demotion to Makushita in September. His first match will be against co-leader Onokatsu. It also means Daiseizan, a Makushita man originally from China, can potentially clinch promotion to Juryo in September as he comes up to face Kayo. At 4-0 from Ms2, Daiseizen will be promoted to Ms1 for sure but one more win means an official Juryo debut next time. He debuted in January 2022 so he could make it up in just over 2 1/2 years.

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Kitanowaka (J3) beat Roga (M13)
Kagayaki (M16) beat Wakatakakage (M14)
Endo (M14) beat Bushozan (M16)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Chiyoshoma (M15) beat Takarafuji (M13)
Churanoumi (M12) beat Ichiyamamoto (M11)
Midorifuji (M10) beat Nishikigi (M11)
Shodai (M10) beat Oshoma (M9)
Kotoshoho (M7) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Takanosho (M6) beat Sadanoumi (M7)
Ryuden (M6) beat Oho (M6)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Mitakeumi (M2) beat Atamifuji (M1)
Onosato (S) beat Meisei (M1)
Daieisho (K) beat Abi (S)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Kirishima (S)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Ura (M4)
Kotozakura (O) beat Gonoyama (M3)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Takakeisho (O)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Tobizaru (M4)
Leader: Terunofuji (6-0)
Of note: There may still be 9 days left, but it could already be over at the top. Terunofuji is now 2 clear of the field and continues to look like his old self, meaning he either wins the championship or withdraws at some point. So it stays healthy, Emperor’s Cup #10 is looking like reality here. Elsewhere, Chiyoshoma made his tournament debut today after missing 5 days due to hernia surgery, his lower back was taped (mostly covered up by his mawashi) but he looked good and hopefully can finish the tournament.
Tomorrow Terunofuji looks for 7-0 and to keep his lead at 2 against Ura.

Juryo:
Hakuyozan (J12) beat Nabatame (J14)
Fujiseiun (J14) beat Aoiyama (J11)
Shishi (J10) beat Kayo (J13)
SHimazuumi (J10) beat Hakuoho (J13)
Hidenoumi (J9) beat Tsushimanada (J12)
Chiyosakae (J9) beat Tochitaikai (J11)
Shimanoumi (J6) beat Myogiryu (J8)
Shirokuma (J8) beat Tamashoho (J6)
Tomokaze (J7) beat Tohakuryu (J5)
Tsurugisho (J5) beat Shiden (J7)
Daiamami (J2) beat Mitoryu (J3)
Tokihayate (J1) beat Asakoryu (J4)
Onokatsu (J1) beat Daishoho (J4)
Leader: Onokatsu, Shirokuma, Tsurugisho, Shishi (5-1)

Lower tier notes: Tomorrow starts “Promotion Day” in the lower tiers as wrestlers who are co-leaders and win will be 4-0 and earn the first promotions of the tournament. In the Makushita, that means Daiseizan, currently at Mx2, could earn promotion to Juryo with a win. He’s among 16 who are 3-0 including Kazuma, a rookie making his career debut from Ms60. Further down the chart is fan favorite Enho, back in action after missing more than a year due to injury. He is 2-1 in Jonokuchi as he tries to get back up to Juryo one more time in order to qualify for elder stock upon retirement (he has 29 of the 30 tournaments required in the top 2 tiers, although he could petition for elder stock anyway being so close. Not impossible but odds are against him). After losing his first match back he has won his last 2. At this point he should all but be promoted to Jonidan in September, and could be back in Makushita as soon as January. Best-case for making it back to Juryo right now seems like next May.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 5 of the July 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Bushozan (M16) beat Daiamami (J2)
Nishikifuji (M17) beat Endo (M14)
Roga (M15) beat Takarafuji (M13)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat Kagayaki (M16)
WWakatakakage (M14) beat Chouranoumi (M13)
Midorifuji (M10) beat Asanoyama (M12) by default/withdrawal
Shodai (M10) beat Nishikigi (M11)
Tamawashi (M9) beat Ichiyamamoto (M11)
Oshoma (M9) beat Kotoshoho (M7)
Oho (M6) beat Kinbozan (M7)
Takanosho (M6) beat Ryuden (M8)
Shonannoumi (M5) beat Sadanoumi (M7)
Tobizaru (M4) beat Meisei (M1)
Daieisho (K) beat Hiradoumi (K)
Abi (S) beat Atamifuji (M1)
Onosato (S) beat Kirishima (S)
Mitakeumi (M2) beat Kotozakura (O)
Takakeisho (O) beat Ura (M4)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Wakamotoharu (M2)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Gonoyama (M3)
Leader: Terunofuji (5-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Asanoyama (M12). Torn ACL (left knee). Tournament over. Out at least 6 months. Will finish the equivalent of 3-12 (was 3-1 coming into today) and probably will be demoted to Juryo in September and Makushita by the end of the year.
RE-ENTRY: Chiyoshoma (M15). Will return tomorrow. Missed first 5 days due to a herniated disc (back). Will be the equivalent of 0-5, so he still has a chance to clinch a promotion or at least enough wins to avoid demotion back to Juryo.
Of note: There must have been some bad blood between Oho & Kinbozan because both of them pulled Hoshoryus post-match and gave each other angry stinky face glares instead of bowing. It certainly was an intense bout with a lot of hard pushing & slapping. Elsewhere, we’re clearly seeing “old” Terunofuji as he has mostly been dominant in cruising to a 5-0 start. If he stays healthy he seems to be on track for that elusive 10th championship he desires before retiring.
Ozeki Watch: At 3-2, Kirishima needs to go 7-3 or better the rest of the way to be promoted back to Ozeki in September. If he doesn’t get 10+ wins, he starts all over. Takakeisho is 2-3 and must go 6-4 or better to stay at Ozeki.

Juryo:
Hakuoho (J13) beat Nabatame (J14)
Fujiseiun (J14) beat Tsushimanada (J12)
Kayo (J13) beat Tochitaikai (J11)
Shimazuumi (J10) beat Hakuyozan (J12)
Shishi (J10) beat Aoiyama (J11)
Shirokuma (J8) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Shiden (J7) beat Chiyosakae (J9)
Myogiryu (J8) beat Tomokaze (J7)
Tamashoho (J8) beat Tohakuryu (J5)
Tsurugisho (J5) beat Asakoryu (J4)
Shimanoumi (J6) beat Daishoho (J4)
Mitoryu (J3) beat Onokatsu (J1)
Tokihayate (J1) beat Kitanowaka (J3)
Leader: 7 at 4-1. Both remaining unbeatens after Day 4 lost today.

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Roga (M15) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Wakatakakage (M14) beat Bushozan (M16)
Kagayaki (M16) beat Endo (M14)
Churanoumi (M12) beat Takarafuji (M13)
Ichiyamamoto (M11) beat Asnaoyama (M12)
Hokutofuji (M13) beat NIshikigi (M11)
Midorifuji (M10) beat Oshoma (M9)
Shodai (M10) beat Ryuden (M8)
Tamawashi (M9) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Oho (M6) beat Sadanoumi (M7)
Takanosho (M6) beat Onosho (M5) by default/withdrawal
Kotoshoho (M7) beat Shonannoumi (M5)
Ura (M4) beat Atamifuji (M1)
Daieisho (K) beat Kirishima (S)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Onosato (S)
Meisei (M1) beat Abi (S)
Tobizaru (M4) beat Takakeisho (O)
Gonoyama (M3) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakamotoharu (M2)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Leader: Terunofuji (4-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Onosho (M5). Right knee. Out at least 3 weeks with surgery possible. Tournament over. Will finish the equivalent of 0-15.
WITHDRAWAL (Day 5): Asanoyama (M12). Left knee injury suffered today. Happened at the end when his knee went down badly at the end of the match against Ichiyamamoto. Torn ACL per Nikkan Sports. Tournament and, most likely, year over. While it depends on if surgery is needed, likely out at least 6 months. That would almost certainly see him demoted back down to Makushita. Midorifuji gets the fusen tomorrow.

Juryo:
Kiiryuko (Ms1) beat Fujiseiun (J14)
Hakuoho (J13) beat Hakuyozan (J12)
Tsushimanada (J12) beat Nabatame (J14)
Aoiyama (J11) beat Kayo (J13)
Shishi (J10) beat Tochitaikai (J11)
Hidenoumi (J9) beat Shimazuumi (J10)
Myogiryu (J8) beat Chiyosakae (J9)
Shirokuma (J8) beat Shimanoumi (J6)
Tamashoho (J6) beat Shiden (J7)
Tomokaze (J7) beat Tsurugisho (J6)
Daishoho (J4) beat Tohakuryu (J5)
Asakoryu (J4) beat Daiamami (J2)
Mitoryu (J3) beat Tokihayate (J1)
Onokatsu (J1) beat Kitanowaka (J3)
Leader: Asakoryu, Onokatsu (4-0)

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Nishikifuji (M17) beat Kagayaki (M16)
Bushozan (M16) beat Roga (M15)
Wakatakakage (M14) beat Endo (M14)
Takarafuji (M13) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Aanoyama (M13) beat Churanoumi (M12)
Ichiyamamoto (M11) beat Nishikigi (M11)
Shodai (M10) beat Midorifuji (M10)
Oshoma (M9) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Ryuden (M8) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Kotoshoho (M7) beat Sadanoumi (M7)
Takanosho (MM) beat Oho (M6)
Shonannoumi (M6) beat Onosho (M5)
Tobizaru (M4) beat Ura (M4)
Onosato (S) beat Daieisho (K)
Hiradoumi (K) beat Abi (S)
Kirishima (S) beat Gonoyama (M3)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Kotozakura (O) beat Meisei (M1)
Atamifuji (M1) beat Takakeisho (O)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Wakamotoharu (M2)
Leader: 5 at 3-0

Juryo:
Kazekeno (Ms1) beat Mabatame (J14)
Fujiseiun (J14) beat Kayo (J13)
Hakuyozan (J12) beat Tsushimanada (J12)
Hakuoho (J13) beat Aoiyama (J11)
Shimazuumi (J10) beat Tochitaikai (J11)
Shishi (J10) beat Chiyosakae (J9)
Hidenoumi (J9) beat Myogiryu (J8)
Shirokuma (J8) beat Shiden (J7)
Tomokaze (J7) beat Tamashoho (J6)
Tsurugisho (J5) beat Shimanoumi (J6)
Asakoryu (J4) beat Tohakuryu (J5)
Daishoho (J4) beat Mitoryu (J3)
Kitanowaka (J3) beat Daiamami (J2)
Onokatsu (J1) beat Tokihayate (J1)
Leader: 4 at 3-0

UPDATE: Onosho has WITHDRAWN ahead of Day 4. Not sure why yet. He has started 0-3. Takanosho will get the fusen tomorrow.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 2 of the July 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Onokatsu (J1) beat Kagayaki (M16)
Bushozan (M16) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Wakatakakage (M14) beat Roga (M15)
Endo (M14) beat Takarafuji (M13)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Churanoumi (M12) beat Nishikigi (M11)
Ichiyamamoto (M11) beat Shodai (M10)
Tamawashi (M9) beat Midorifuji (M10)
Oshoma (M9) beat Ryuden (M8)
Sadanoumi (M7) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Kotoshoho (M7) beat Takanosho (M6)
Shonannoumi (M6) beat Oho (M6)
Tobizaru (M4) beat Onosho (M5)
Ura (M4) beat Gonoyama (M3)
Abi (S) beat Takayasu (M3) by default/withdrawal
Kirishima (S) beat Mitakeumi (M2)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Onosato (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Atamifuji (M1)
Takakeisho (O) beat Daieisho (K)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Hiradoumi (K)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Meisei (M1)
WITHDRAWAL: Takayasu (M3). Torn pectoral muscle. Likely out at least 3 weeks. Tournament likely over. Snakebit by the injury bug once again.

Juryo:
Fujiseiun (J14) beat Hakuoho (J13)
Kayo (J13) beat Nabatame (J14)
Tochitaikai (J11) beat Tsushimanada (J12)
Hakuyozan (J12) beat Aoiyama (J11)
Shishi (J10) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Chiyosakae (J9) beat Shimazuumi (J10)
Shirokuma (J8) beat Tomokaze (J7)
Myogiryu (J8) beat Shiden (J7)
Shimanoumi (J6) beat Tohakuryu (J5)
Tsurugisho (J5) beat Tamashoho (J6)
Kitanowaka (J3) beat Daishoho (J4)
Asakoryu (J4) beat Mitoryu (J3)
Tokihayate (J1) beat Daiamami (J2)

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

Makuuchi (top tier):
Nishikifuji (M17) beat Tokihayate (J1)
Kagayaki (M16) beat Bushozan (M16)
Roga (M15) beat Endo (M14)
Takawafuji (M17) beat Wakatakakage (M14)
Churanoumi (M12) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Nishikigi (M11)
Midorifuji (M10) beat Ichiyamamoto (M11)
Tamawashi (M9) beat Shodai (M10)
Oshoma (M9) beat Kinbozan (M8)
Sadanoumi (M7) beat Ryuden (M8)
Oho (M6) beat Kotoshoho (M7)
Shonannoumi (M5) beat Takanosho (M6)
Ura (M4) beat Onosho (M5)
Gonoyama (M3) beat Tobizaru (M4)
Kirishima (S) beat Takayasu (M3)
Mitakeumi (M2) beat Onosato (S)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Abi (S)
Meisei (M1) beat Takakeisho (O)
Atamifuji (M1) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Daieisho (K) beat Kotozakura (O)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Hiradoumi (K)
WITHDRAWAL (Pre-Tournament): Chiyoshoma (M15). Herniated disc. Status uncertain. But I imagine he’ll sit out the tournament and be demoted back to Juryo in September.
WITHDRAWAL (Day 2): Takayasu (M3). Stomach/midsection. He may have suffered an injury in his match against Kirishima as he gave up at the end and was holding his midsection and in pain, like perhaps ribs. Status uncertain. Abi will get a free win tomorrow as a result. (UPDATE: Left pectoral muscle. Out 3 weeks per Nikkan Sports. Tournament over)

Juryo:
Nabatame (J14) beat Fujiseiun (J14)
Hakuoho (J13) beat Kayo (J13)
Aoiyama (J11) beat Tsushimanada (J12)
Hakuyozan (J12) beat Tochitaikai (J11)
Shimazuumi (J10) beat Shishi (J10)
Hidenoumi (J9) beat Chiyosakae (J9)
Myogiryu (J8) beat Shirokuma (J8)
Shiden (J7) beat Tomokaze (J7)
Tamashoho (J6) beat Shimanoumi (J6)
Tsurugisho (J5) beat Tohakuryu (J5)
Asakoryu (J4) beat Daishoho (J4)
Mitoryu (J3) beat Kitanowaka (J3)
ONokatsu (J1) beat Daiamami (J2)
WITHDRAWAL (Pre-Tournament): Takerufuji (J2). Right ankle. Status uncertain. If he does not compete or does and fails to win a match, he will be demoted to Makushita just 2 tournaments after winning his first top tier championship.

It’s that exciting time again-with 2 weeks until the next tournament, the Japan Sumo Association has announced the Banzuke (rankings) for the July 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament. Here are the rankings for the top 2 tiers and notes:

Continue reading “Sumo-July 2024 Banzuke Announced”

Now that the news cycle is starting to settle down after the May 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament ended last week, here are the final standings and noteworthy news items post-tournament:

Continue reading “Sumo-May 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament Final Standings & Post-Tournament News (Updated 6/3/24)”

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 15-the Final Day-of the May 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):
Roga (M15) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Hokutofuji (M11) beat Takarafuji (M16)
Ryuden (M14) beat Sadanoumi (M11)
Oshoma (M14) beat Kinbozan (M10)
Shodai (M9) beat Tomokaze (M16)
Ichiyamamoto (M12) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Nishikigi (M7) beat Tsurugisho (M17)
Meisei (M5) beat Shonannoumi (M10)
Onosho (M5) beat Nishikifuji (M12)
Oho (M4) beat Midorifuji (M5)
Tobizaru (M3) beat Churanoumi (M13)
Takayasu (M3) beat Gonoyama (M2)
Hiradoumi (M2) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Daieisho (M1) beat Kotoshoho (M8)
Takanosho (M8) beat Atamifuji (M1)
Ura (M4) beat Wakamotoharu (S)
Onosato (K) beat Abi (S). ONOSATO YUSHO!!!
Kotozakura (O) beat Hoshoryu (O)
CHAMPION: Onosato (12-3). First career Emperor’s Cup. 1st career championship
Final thoughts: This guarantees Onosato will be in Ozeki contention next time out, but since this was his first Sanyaku tournament he almost certainly must win the championship again to earn promotion. He’ll be at Sekiwake with a big head start towards the second highest rank. So close once again for Kotozakura as a late loss yesterday proved costly in another runner-up finish and Onosato winning ending hopes of what would have been a 4-way playoff with Abi & Daieisho included. With 10 wins this time Abi will have a slim chance at Ozeki promotion in July as well, but he’ll need to win the championship or finish with at least 14 wins. And thankfully Ura managed to win his final bout to cap off what was, on paper, an incredibly disappointing 7-8 finish, he started 6-0 and was the sole leader but then lost his next 8 to wind up with demotion. Just very bad luck.
We’ll be down to just 3 Ozeki in July as Kirishima will be demoted to Sekiwake and Takakeisho will be in kadoban status once again due to a very early injury withdrawal. Kirishima can be promoted back to Ozeki in September if he gets at least 10 wins at Sekiwake in July. Daieisho may be promoted back to Sekiwake along with Abi & Onosato, Wakamotoharu will be demoted from Sanyaku and Hiradoumi should be promoted to Komusubi for the first time in his career. Being demoted to Juryo for sure are Tsurugisho, Tomokaze and possibly Tokihayate, while Roga will be a toss-up after a 7-8 finish at M15.

SPECIAL PRIZES:
Outstanding Performance (best record with most wins vs. Yokozuna & Ozeki): Onosato. 2 others had a chance at the prize with wins but didn’t get it
Fighting Spirit (best display of fighting spirit among lower ranked wrestlers): Oshoma. Shonannoumi would’ve won this too with a win
Technique (winning record with best technique display): Onosato. 2nd straight prize
In fact, Onosato has now won FIVE Special Prizes in just the last 3 tournaments-1 Outstanding Performance, 2 Fighting Spirit and 2 Technique.

Juryo:
Nabatame (Ms2) beat Kazekeno (J14)
Kitaharima (Ms4) beat Chiyomaru (J13)
Kiryuko (Ms3) beat Oshoumi (J13)
Hakuoho (J8) beat Akua (Ms1)
Wakatakakage (J6) beat Tsushimanada (J12). WAKATAKAKAGE JURYO YUSHO!!!
Shirokuma (J6) beat Hakuyozan (J10)
Kitanowaka (J5) beat Aoiyama (J11)
Kagayaki (J5) beat Tochitaikai (J14)
Onokatsu (J12) beat Asakoryu (J4)
Shimanoumi (J11) beat Tohakuryu (J4)
Chiyoshoma (J3) beat Tamashoho (J9)
Shiden (J10) beat Endo (J3)
Daishoho (J2) beat Chiyosakae (J9)
Bushozan (J2) beat Shishi (J7)
Hidenoumi (J8) beat Myogiryu (J1)
Shimazuumi (J7) beat Daiamami (J1)
CHAMPION: Waktakakakage (14-1). 5th career championship, first Juryo
Of note: 12 straight wins to finish and only a Day 3 loss to Kagayaki capped the former Sekiwake’s best post-injury tournament and will see him promoted back to the top tier as he won to deny rookie Onokatsu a playoff as Endo dropped out of it on the final day. Endo will also return to the top tier after one tournament down and, at 13-2 from J12 along with Chiyoshoma who went 12-3, Onokatsu will have a chance too. I think Onokatsu’s hopes depend on whether or not Roga is demoted down. Numbers may work against him so worst-case is probably J1. Kazekeno will be demoted to Makushita along with Oshoumi, Chiyomaru and possibly Myogiryu, who was demoted from the top tier and went 3-12 at J1. Hakuoho will also be dropped to neat the borttom of Juryo after essentially going 5-10, but he missed 5 days due to coronavirus.
From the Makushita, Kayo will be promoted to Juryo after going 5-2 at Ms1, Nabatame should be promoted with the same record at Ms2 while while Kiryuko, who did similar at Ms3, will have a chance too. Those who make it will be going up for the first time in their careers.

Sandanme:
Playoff-Kyokukaiyu (Sd87) beat Sadanohikari (Sd29). KYOKUKAIYU SANDANME YUSHO!!! 1st career championship in 3rd career tournament. May be promoted to Makushita in July.

Jonokuchi:
Playoff-Noda (Jk5) beat Seihakuho (Jk3). NODA JONOKUCHI YUSHO!!! 1st career championship in debut tournament.

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS:
Makuuchi: Onosato (K). 1st career
Juryo: Wakatakakage (J6). 5th career, 1st Juryo
Makushita: Fujiseiun (Ms11). 4th career, 1st Makushita
Sandanme: Kyokukaiyu (Sd87). 1st career
Jonidan: Asaazuma (Jd83). 1st career
Jonokuchi: Noda (Jk5). 1st career

The next tournament is July 14-28 at Aichi Prefectural Gym in Nagoya. The Banzuke will be announced at the start of July although the actual rankings will be determined later this week. The usual post-tournament news & early headlines will be coming in a few days as well.