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Ozeki Kirishima expressed determination on Tuesday to secure promotion to yokozuna at the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, according to Kyodo News. The Mongolian wrestler emphasized focusing on each bout while aiming for the sport's highest rank. Meanwhile, concerns surround yokozuna Hoshoryu's participation after his stablemaster doubted his readiness.
Young wrestler Hakunofuji stunned the field by defeating leader Kirishima, setting the stage for a dramatic final day at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The victory tied their records and turned the championship race into a tense deadlock.
Ozeki Kirishima defeated co-leader Kotoeiho in a classic bout at the Summer Sumo Grand Tournament on Friday, reclaiming sole possession of the lead with two days remaining. Kirishima's comeback victory lifted him to 10 wins, while Kotoeiho dropped to second place.
On the 12th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, ozeki Kirishima and No. 13 maegashira Kotoeiho continue to share the lead, while ozeki Kotozakura officially withdraws from the tournament.
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.
In a dramatic Day 10 of the 2026 Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, tournament leader Kirishima lost to former ozeki Shodai, while all four main rivals won. This created a chaotic five-way tie at 9-1, with Kirishima dropping to 8-2 but still in contention. The title race remains wide open as key direct matches loom on Day 11.
Ozeki Kirishima bounced back from his first loss to reclaim the outright lead, while fellow ozeki Kotozakura slid deeper toward a losing-record milestone at the Summer Grand Sumo tournament.
Middle-ranked wrestler Gonoyama defeated ozeki Kirishima, handing his opponent his first loss of the Summer Tournament and creating a three-way tie atop the standings.
Newly promoted ozeki Kirishima won his seventh straight bout on Saturday, maintaining a perfect record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, while ozeki Kotozakura continued his poor start with a fifth defeat. Kirishima's impressive run has solidified his position as a strong championship contender, while Kotozakura has earned only two wins in seven days.
