SportsMay 20, 2026, 12:22 PM

Ozeki Kirishima Beats Wakatakakage, Kotozakura Suffers Sixth Loss

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Ozeki Kirishima defeated komusubi Wakatakakage in a pivotal Day 11 matchup at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, creating a three-way tie at 8-3. Ozeki Kotozakura fell to 4-7 with a loss to Oho, officially dropping below .500 and out of title contention. The three leaders—Kirishima, Wakatakakage, and sekiwake Shodai—head into the final stretch, with Hoshoryu and Daieisho close behind.

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Day 11 of the 2026 Summer Grand Sumo Tournament featured tense matchups among top wrestlers. Ozeki Kirishima (8-3) won against komusubi Wakatakakage (8-3) with a powerful thrusting technique, joining two others in a share of the lead.

The bout between the two championship contenders was fiercely contested from the start. Kirishima used his strength and technique to overpower his opponent, finishing with a yorikiri (frontal force-out) after 10 seconds of grappling. The victory evened their records and opened up a three-man race at the top.

Meanwhile, ozeki Kotozakura continued to disappoint, losing to lower-ranked Oho (3-8) via hatakikomi (slap-down). With a 4-7 record, Kotozakura officially fell below .500 after 11 days, ending his title hopes.

Currently, the three leaders—Kirishima, Wakatakakage, and sekiwake Shodai (8-3)—all stand at 8-3. Chasing them are ozeki Hoshoryu (7-4) and sekiwake Daieisho (7-4).

The tournament continues through May 24, with decisive matches shaping the championship.