He won his final bout by default against No. 17 maegashira Nishikifuji received a Fighting Spirit Prize for finishing his top-division debut with a 10-5 record. Komusubi Abi finished with an 8-7 record after a push-out loss to fellow former sekiwake Meisei (9-6), currently a No. Komusubi Hoshoryu (9-6) fell short in his bid for double-digit wins following an upset loss by thigh grabbing push down to No. The ozeki lost four of his first five bouts but turned things around in the second half. (Kyodo) =KyodoĪfter starting the tournament as a demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki, Shodai (10-5) finished with a flourish by slapping down sekiwake Wakatakakage (8-7). Ozeki Takakeisho (R) defeats grand champion Terunofuji on the final day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2022.
Ichinojo earned his third Outstanding Performance Award after racking up wins at the 15-day meet against Terunofuji, Takakeisho and ozeki Mitakeumi (2-5-8), who later withdrew due to COVID-19. With the pair trading blows, Takakeisho thrust Terunofuji back toward the straw and over the edge, ending his bid for a second consecutive title and his eighth overall. Takakeisho yanked Terunofuji off balance after the initial collision and furiously fended off the grand champion's attempts at a belt grip. Ichinojo snared the skillful ring technician at the jump with an outside belt grip and maneuvered him over the straw.įormer sekiwake Ichinojo's victory eliminated Takakeisho (11-4) from contention, leaving the ozeki with only pride on the line in the meet's final bout against Terunofuji, who was looking to force a tie-breaker. 2 maegashira Ichinojo advanced to 12-3 by forcing out No. Ichinojo (L) receives the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2022.
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