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Omicron threatens to extend sumo's two-year absence from Osaka
by John Gunning
Losing the spring tournament would be a huge blow to the sport's birthplace, but the spread of COVID-19 within sumo is making it a possibility.
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A total of 17 sumo wrestlers, stablemasters and a referee have newly tested positive for COVID-19, the Japan Sumo Association said late Friday.
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Sumo's off-months aren't so quiet, if you know where to look
by John Gunning
Retirement ceremonies, ozeki and yokozuna promotions, JSA elections, TV variety show appearances and more all take place between honbasho.
Sumo Feb 1, 2022
The 29-year-old won the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament this month, securing his promotion to the second-highest rank in sumo.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Jan 26, 2022
Mitakeumi primed to shed ‘inconsistent’ image with historic ozeki promotion
by John Gunning
Rather than solely benefiting from good timing and a weakened top division, Mitakeumi is arguably just now fulfilling the potential he has always had.
Sumo Jan 24, 2022
Mitakeumi had to reach new level to claim title at New Year Basho
According to the JSA, he will be the first ozeki from Nagano in 227 years, with Edo Period (1603-1868) great Raiden the last wrestler from the central Japan prefecture to hold the rank.
Basho Reports | New Year Basho Jan 23, 2022
Mitakeumi makes case for ozeki promotion with third championship
Needing a win to avoid a potential three-way playoff, Mitakeumi defeated yokozuna Terunofuji for just the fifth time in 17 career bouts.
Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 22, 2022
Abi's win over Terunofuji sets up intriguing finale to New Year tourney
Abi's win over the yokozuna leaves four wrestlers in contention for the title heading into the final day.
Sumo / Basho Reports Jan 20, 2022
Three wrestlers tied for lead after Day 12 at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament
Overnight leaders Terunofuji and Mitakeumi suffered upsets to drop back into a three-way tie for the lead at the New Year Basho.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Jan 19, 2022
U.S. sumo fans get opportunity to see Japan's rising stars
by John Gunning
Often considered de-facto world championship due to their high level of competition, the World Games give young talents a chance to shine ahead of their pro careers.
Basho Reports Jan 19, 2022
Sekiwake Mitakeumi forced out struggling ozeki Shodai before lone grand champion Terunofuji outmuscled Mongolian maegashira Chiyoshoma at Ryogoku Kokugikan.