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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.

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Here are the quick results from today’s Day 6 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 (J17) beat Shishi (J16)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Kayo (J3)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Bushozan (M17) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Tamawashi (M11) beat Ryuden (M13)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Takayasu (M9) beat Meisei (M11)
Miforifuji (M9) beat Endo (M7)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Takanosho (M6)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Roga (M8)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Nishikigi (M6) beat Oshoma (M4)
Ura (M2) beat Oho (M1)
Shodai (K) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Chiranoumi (M4) beat Daieisho (S)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Atamifuji (M3)
Kotozakura (O) beat Abi (M2)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Onosato (O)
Leader: Onokatsu, Hoshoryu (6-0)
Of note: Victory came at a potentially high price for Mitakeumi as he appeared to be seriously injured. At the end, when both rikishi fell out of the ring, Mitakeumi landed hard in his left shoulder/upper arm and could not move. He had to be loaded onto a gurney and taken out on a stretcher. If he can’t complete tomorrow, Takanosho will get the fusen. Let’s just hope it’s not serious because Mitakeumi was off to a great start at 5-1 after today. After taking his first loss today, a freebie would put Takanosho at 6-1 and keep him potentially just one off the lead or maybe put him back into a tie for the lead. Kirishima’s first win also saw him potentially get injured, it appears his foot/ankle bent quite awkwardly at the end of his match, he was limping a bit afterwards so we’ll see what happens there. At 1-5 his Ozeki hopes this time are gone. Elsewhere, Onosato has now lost 2 losses after taking a second straight loss to Wakatakakage, who beat him in September. He’s got the always-unpredictable Ura tomorrow. The other Ozeki are back in top form so far as Hoshoryu is a co-leader at 6-0 while Kotozakura is 5-1. Kotozakura has Atamifuji tomorrow while Hoshoryu has Abi finishing up his Ozeki rounds-a win could make Abi a leading contender for the Outstanding Performance Award if eligible.

Juryo:
Oshoumi (J14) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Obara (Ms4)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Nabatame (J12)
Onosho (J10) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Wakaikari (J13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Daishoho (J9)
Mitoryu (J8) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Hidenoumi (J7) beat Tohakuryu (J6) by default/withdrawal
Daiamami (J9) beat Shiden (J6)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Tamashoho (J4) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Shimazuumi (J5) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Leader: Oshoumi (6-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Tohakuryu (J6). Unknown. Status uncertain. Hidenoumi got the fusen as a result. Already out for tomorrow, if he can’t return he would finish the equivalent of 2-13 and probably be demoted to Makushita (he was 2-3 coming into today).
Of note: Oshoumi somehow got a second chance in Juryo despite going 6-9 at this rank in September, which should have met demotion to Makushita. He’s made the most of it, already matching his September win total and remaining the sole leader. He gets Daishoho tomorrow. At the bottom, Chiyomaru seems headed back to Makushita as in his latest return to Juryo he is now 0-6 after the loss to Onosho, who is 2-4 as he tries to stay in the top 2 tiers. Not looking good either for fellow newcomer Wakaikari who is now 1-5.

Lower tier notes: With his loss as the Makushita man in Juryo today, Obara will be demoted as he is now 0-4, joining Kamito as early Makushita demotions. As Promotion Day begins tomorrow in the lower tiers, the Makushita has 14 at 3-0 so any of those who win over the next 2 days remain tied for the lead and will be promoted. In the Sandanme, no match for Enho today. He’s among 21 tied at 3-0 and will go for promotion tomorrow against Yurikisho, who also is 3-0. The Jonidan has 22 at 3-0 while the Jonokuchi has 3 at 3-0.

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.