Sumo: Yokozuna Onosato among 7-man leading pack as Hoshoryu wins 2 in row
FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Onosato and six other wrestlers kept their share of the lead after seven days at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday as fe
At the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, Onosato and six other wrestlers maintained their lead over seven days. Hoshoryu, a fellow yokozuna, secured victory for the second consecutive day, indicating a potential resurgence. Onosato (6-1) easily forced out komusubi Churanoumi (1-6), who nearly touched the grand champion's belt but failed to secure it firmly.
Hoshoryu (4-3) returned from a three-day losing streak, overpowering Yoshinofuji (4-3) with a sharp drive and an outside leg trip. Kirishima (6-1) faced pressure from Hakunofuji (2-5) but managed to secure a left overarm grip, forcing his opponent out. Sekiwake Atamifuji (6-1) bounced back from his initial defeat by overpowering Fujiryoga (4-3).
The remaining maegashira wrestlers, including Wakamotoharu (7), Asahakuryu (11), and Arashifuji (16), improved their standings. Kotozakura (5-2) overcame a low opening charge from Ura (1-6) and pushed the opponent out of the ring with superior power. Ukrainian star Aonishiki (4-3) suffered a loss against Fujiseiun (4-3), who seized a right overarm belt hold and secured the win with a strong throw.
Fujinokawa (2-5) was defeated by Asanoyama (3-4) in a frontal crush-out on his second attack near the ring's edge.
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