Sumo’s biggest stage returns to the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan, for the July 2023 basho. In May, sumo fans around the world witnessed Yokozuna’s resounding comeback Terunofuji In grabbing his eighth Emperor’s Cup.
2023 July Grand Sumo Tournament Preview
After being sidelined for three consecutive tournaments due to numerous injuries and medical complications, Terunofuji returns to the last tournament and once again proves why he is the only yokozuna currently represented in Grand Sumo. Terunofuji was awarded the 8th division championship on the 14th day of work when he was knocked out of Sekiwake Kiribiyama via yorikiri (Forward force out).
Banzuke collapse
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– Sumo Soul Sumo Soul (TheSumoSoul) June 25, 2023
July Banzuke was revealed on June 25th. This month, sumo fans don’t have much to check out because there are very few important updates. Most notably, Kiribayama was promoted to West Ozeki and would have the highest rating of his career. Along with the promotion, Mongolian rikishi decided to change his ring name to Kirishima In honor of his stabbing boss Michinoku who used the ring name during his active career.
Nishikiji He jumped up the rankings from West Maegashira #4 to East Maegashira #1 after an impressive tournament in May. HiradomeAnd HokusishōAnd I wake up He also witnessed leaps in the maegashira ranks.
JunoyamaAnd 2020and he is 19 years old Search request They will be making their Top Division appearance for the first time.
Outstanding tournament
It’s hard to imagine Terunofuji not entering July Honbasho as the favorite to leave the 15-day tournament with the Emperor’s Cup title once again. The newly promoted Kirishima should also be seen as a very real threat as the Mongolian finished the 2023 tournaments as runner-up (January), tournament winner (March) and double-digit winner (May) respectively.
Others like TakakichoAnd daieishoAnd WakamotoharuAnd my dadis constantly flowing between the top contenders in the tournament and anyone can find themselves at the top of the pack.
Fans around the world can watch the July 2023 tournament, which begins Sunday, July 9, online at NHK Sumo.