Takerufuji has become the first top-division newcomer to win a sumo championship in 110 years.
Takerufuji defeated Gonoyama on Sunday, the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, western Japan.
The 24-year-old Makunouchi division debutant clinched his title with 13 wins and two losses.
Takerufuji defeated Gonoyama on Sunday, the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, western Japan.
The 24-year-old Makunouchi division debutant clinched his title with 13 wins and two losses.
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Summary
24-year-old Takerufuji, a Makunouchi division debutant, made history by winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka as the first top-division newcomer to do so in 110 years. He finished with 13 wins and 2 losses.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240324_15/
Date: March 24, 2024
Created: 2024/03/24 19:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 16:03
Last Read: 2024/03/25 10:38