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Onosato (right) and Yoshinofuji crash out of the ring in a closely contested bout at the November Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Convention Center in Fukuoka on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Nov 11, 2026
Onosato looks sharp as Kyushu Basho contenders emerge
Three days is too early to draw firm conclusions, but Onosato, Fujiryoga Tamawashi and others have impressed.
Yokozuna Onosato, seen during training in Fukuoka on Oct. 27, won the previous basho in September.
SUMO
Nov 6, 2026
Sumo set to end 2026 on high note as stars align ahead of Kyushu Basho
Sumo’s ideal scenario is a pair of yokozuna going into the final day unbeaten and facing off with the Emperor’s Cup at stake.?
Onosato (left) defeats Aonishiki by <i>tsukidashi</i> to win the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sep 30, 2026
Onosato and Aonishiki deliver the title showdown sumo needed
Onosato’s first title in a year provided the biggest boost of the Autumn Basho, while other strong performances point to a compelling future for sumo.
Onosato (top) defeats Gonoyama with a slap-down technique at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Friday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sep 23, 2026
碍颈谤颈蝉丑颈尘补’蝉 yokozuna bid ends, but resurgent Onosato shines at autumn meet
There will be no new yokozuna this month, but Onosato could return to the winner’s circle and Atamifuji may yet earn promotion to ō锄别办颈.
Onosato (right) defeats Daieisho at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 16, 2026
Autumn Basho has all the ingredients of a classic
Injury concerns threatened to overshadow the autumn tournament, but Onosato and Aonishiki have quickly put those fears to rest.
Kirishima (left) takes part in a a joint training session at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Wednesday.
SUMO
Sep 11, 2026
Stage is set for Kirishima to earn yokozuna promotion
With Hoshoryu out and questions surrounding the fitness of Onosato and Aonishiki, Kirishima has emerged as the man to beat.
<i>Yokozuna</i> Onosato (right) practices during the final day of the summer tour in the city of Tachikawa on Aug. 30.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sep 9, 2026
Surge in sumo popularity not driven by stars of the sport
Sumo is enjoying another popularity boom, but unlike past eras, the surge has little to do with its biggest stars and far more with inbound tourism.
Aonishiki (left) receives the trophy from Hakkaku, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, after winning the July Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 29, 2026
Sumo’s top wrestler isn’t a yokozuna — yet
A championship-winning return from injury in Nagoya cemented Aonishiki’s status as sumo’s leading performer.
Kirishima (right) defeats Atamifuji by <i>oshidashi</i> at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 22, 2026
Nagoya Basho enters final stretch with everything to play for
Aonishiki’s push for both the Emperor’s Cup and a return to ō锄别办颈 has become the defining story of Nagoya, but several dangerous challengers remain firmly in the hunt.
Takanosho (left) in action with Onosato at IG Arena in Nagoya on Tuesday
SUMO
Jul 15, 2026
Early losses for yokozuna in Nagoya no cause for concern — in theory
Even the most disastrous start to a meet by a pretournament favorite is something that can be overcome.
Yokozuna Hoshoryu will be in the spotlight as the favorite during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
May 8, 2026
Path to glory opens for Hoshoryu after injuries to rivals Onosato and Aonishiki
Yokozuna Onosato and ozeki Aonishiki withdrew from the Summer Basho due to injuries.
Onosato displays a look of frustration after being defeated by Fujinokawa at the Edion Arena in Osaka on Tuesday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Mar 11, 2026
Onosato’s withdrawal evokes painful reminder of stablemaster’s fate
Sumo fans are wondering whether history might be repeating itself.
Aonishiki pictured at Ajigawa stable in Tokyo on Feb. 2
SUMO
Mar 6, 2026
March basho opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion
With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power.
Aonishiki (left) defeats Ura on day one of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 14, 2026
Aonishiki sets the pace as New Year Basho title race takes shape
Although there is a long way to go in the current meet, if the 21-year-old takes home a second straight Emperor’s Cup he’ll be in position to earn promotion to yokozuna.
Onosato (right) wrestles during the open practice session at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 9, 2026
Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion
Injuries and form concerns cloud sumo’s biggest stars heading into the 2026 hatsu basho.
Yokozuna Onosato (center) performs at the ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 7, 2026
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Onosato is presented with a ceremonial sash in the town of Ami in Ibaraki Prefecture on Friday.
SUMO
Dec 30, 2025
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Aonishiki pushes out Hoshoryu on Nov. 22 in Fukuoka. The undersized Ukrainian's rapid rise up the sumo rankings can be attributed to his elite technique.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 10, 2025
Elite technique behind Aonishiki’s rapid rise to о?zeki
Aonishiki gives up an average of 7 centimeters and 36 kilograms to his sumo rivals, but the rising star more than makes up for that disadvantage with his technical skills.
Hikaru Samejima (left) in action during the All-Japan Sumo Championship in Tokyo on Sunday
SUMO / Inside Sumo
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Samejima becomes just third college freshman to win All-Japan title
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