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Great news for Japanophiles - Grand Sumo is back (brief intro to sumo included for those interested)
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Onosato put up virtually no resistance at the tawada and had a very pained look on his face.Friend Or Defoe said:Wow, both Ozekis and Yokozunas losing! 😵💫
Maybe pained at the nature of the loss but maybe felt that shoulder injury.
Kirishima looks back to his best, as does Abi.
Will be a very interesting final week.0 -
I think Onosato will retire from the Bashou and have his shoulder looked at.1
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Holy moly.
We could have a straight winner or a 2-way play off, a 4-way play off or even a 5-way play off.
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A 2 way playoff. Congratulations again to Aonishiki! Will he become the first European Yokozuna?2
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Congrats to Aonishiki.Would have loved for Atamifuji to do it, and he so nearly did. Bit of a Plan C move the head lock throw by Aonishiki at the edge but fair play. He is a force and nailed on for Yokozuna, especially with both current Yokozuna impacted by injuries.
Fair play to them too for seeing out the Basho and giving it everything despite those problems.2 -
Just caught up, felt sorry for Atamifuji but he'll get there... Big lad. Aonishiki is a different level. Want to give a shout out to Yoshinofuji who is thundering up the ranks... Beat two yokozuna but was completely under my radar2
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No spoilers but this Osaka Basho is full of upsets after only 4 days.
Brilliant stuff and wide open.
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Just started to watch. Hope Midorifuji is ok.1
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NHK described it as "cardiac arrest" but my understanding is that they've discovered his heart rate is unusually low during training. So I think it's a concern about his heart rather than an attack, as such.McBobbin said:Just started to watch. Hope Midorifuji is ok.
But, sounds like it could be a serious problem career-wise sadly. We'll see.1 -
Glad Onosato has withdrawn. I don't like the practice of competing whilst injured. Hopefully he'll soon get back to 100%.1
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What a bashou so far!
Anyone else hoping for a Takayasu Yushou? One of the things about sumo is there isn't anyone you want to see lose like in other sports.1 -
Would be great if Takayasu could win it.Friend Or Defoe said:What a bashou so far!
Anyone else hoping for a Takayasu Yushou? One of the things about sumo is there isn't anyone you want to see lose like in other sports.
He’s involved in a great bout with Wakatakakage on Day 6.1 -
Day 8
This is one funky Basho.
Check out Ura v Roga and Kirishima v Takayasu today.
Great stuff.1 -
Kirishima v Takayasu was a rollercoaster!
Would be good if Takanoshō won it if Takayasu doesn't. Osaka living up to it's unpredictable status.1 -
Kirishima looks truly back to his best and he'll surely book his re-promotion to Ozeki.Friend Or Defoe said:Kirishima v Takayasu was a rollercoaster!
Would be good if Takanoshō won it if Takayasu doesn't. Osaka living up to it's unpredictable status.
Even if Takayasu doesn't win it, I hope he clocks up 12 wins and puts himself on track to regain Ozeki status.
But it has to be Hoshoryu's best chance yet to win his first title as Yokozuna, with both Aonishiski struggling (rumours of an injury) and Onosato sidelined.
He looks to be relatively niggle-free for a change and can recover to win it. He'll be kicking himself if he misses the chance.
Amazing Basho though.0 -
Day 9
More great bouts.
Check out Hakunofuji v Ichiyamamoto and Wakamotoharu v Hiradoumi.
Brilliant stuff.0 -
Kirishima has been very impressive all Bashou. He's looking good for the Yushou.
Great to see Takerufuji compete in the makuuchi today and demonstrated how Tobizaru got his name!1 -
May Basho kicks off tomorrow with both Onosato and Aonishiki (who is kadoban don't forget) absent.
Thought likely that Aonishiki will fight at some point but it had better be soon and he'd better be 100% when he returns or he could lose his Ozeki status.
Great chance for Kirishima to win back-to-back and set up a Yokozuna bid in July or for Hoshoryu at last to break his duck as Yokozuna or for Kotozakura at last to show his only Yusho wasn't a fluke.
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Last bashou was wide open, so lots of possibilities. Some of the newcomers looked good, and nobody is dominant. I've got no predictions.1
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Very annoying, I can't see Onosato traveling to Paris. 🥲0
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Blimey.
Takayasu joins Aonishiki, Onosato and Hoshoryu on the injured list.
That’s half of Sanyaku now absent.
This could be a cakewalk for Kirishima.
Hoping that Wakatakakage can deny him.0 -
Day 8 - well, that’s put the cat among the pigeons.
Feel so sorry for banged-up Ironman, Tamawashi. Either going to go Kujo and lose his phenomenal record or keep struggling on to a probable 0-15.
Either way, surely demotion to Juryo.
Great shame and maybe retirement beckons. The end of an era if so.0 -
Also Aonishiki now has a make koshi and drops to Komusubi. Hopefully the injury won't effect his career.
I suspect Tamawashi will retire after this Bashou.
Hard to get into this Bashou with so many out injured.0 -
I think Aonishiki will drop to Sekiwake and will regain Ozeki if he wins 10+ in July.Friend Or Defoe said:Also Aonishiki now has a make koshi and drops to Komusubi. Hopefully the injury won't effect his career.
I suspect Tamawashi will retire after this Bashou.
Hard to get into this Bashou with so many out injured.
His Master’s confident he’ll be fully fit for Nagoya.
I fear you’re right about Tamawashi.
It’s all down to whether Wakatakakage and Kirishima make it tight to day 15. Can’t see any other winner.1 -
Wow, day 10 has opened things up!
Wakatakakage v Atamafuji having the best bout of the bashou so far.
Wakatakakage v Kirishima on day 11.0
