Ozeki champion Onosato has won the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament after a playoff. This is his first title since he was promoted to the sport's second-highest rank, and the third in his career.
Onosato went into a playoff with former Ozeki Takayasu on Sunday, after both wrestlers ended the 15-day event with 12 wins and three losses.
He scored win after win by utilizing his physical advantages -- he is 1.92 meters tall and weighs 183 kilograms.
Yokozuna Grand Champion Hoshoryu dropped out of the tournament, his first since he was promoted to the highest position.
Onosato went into a playoff with former Ozeki Takayasu on Sunday, after both wrestlers ended the 15-day event with 12 wins and three losses.
He scored win after win by utilizing his physical advantages -- he is 1.92 meters tall and weighs 183 kilograms.
Yokozuna Grand Champion Hoshoryu dropped out of the tournament, his first since he was promoted to the highest position.
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Ozeki Onosato claimed victory in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament following a playoff, marking his first title since promotion to the second-highest rank and third of his career. After tying with former Ozeki Takayasu at 12 wins, 3 losses, they competed in a deciding match. Onosato utilized his
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250323_13/
Date: March 23, 2025
Created: 2025/03/24 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 05:20
Last Read: 2025/03/24 11:42