Sumo: Onosato keeps 2-win lead, Aonishiki among 3 closest rivals
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato kept his two-win lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday as ozeki Aonishiki, new sekiwake Fujinokawa an
Yokozuna Onosato maintained his two-win lead in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday. Ozeki Aonishiki, alongside new sekiwake Fujinokawa and former ozeki Asanoyama, all secured victories to remain in contention for the Emperor's Cup. Onosato (11-1) faced Atamifuji (8-4) in the opening bout and emerged victorious with a right underarm belt hold, despite Atamifuji needing 12 wins to reach ozeki promotion requirements.
Aonishiki (9-3) displayed dominance, holding a belt with his left hand and spinning No. 10 maegashira Kinbozan (8-4) of Kazakhstan, while Fujinokawa (9-3) countered ozeki Kirishima (6-6) in a shoving match before executing a frontal-crush-out win. Asanoyama (9-3) managed to force out Churanoumi (8-4) despite an early belt hold, and ozeki Kotozakura (8-4) successfully shoved Oshoma (6-6) to maintain his winning record.
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