{
  "id": 10420327,
  "title": "Sumo: Onosato vows to remain 'strong yokozuna' after Autumn meet title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sumo-onosato-vows-to-remain-strong-yokozuna-after-autumn-meet-title",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:30:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260928/p2g/00m/0sp/053000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Onosato, the reigning Yokozuna, pledged his commitment to maintain his status as a formidable Yokozuna after securing his first title in a year at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. The champion, who has been battling a left shoulder injury since last November, declared at a press conference that a strong Yokozuna should achieve 13, 14, or even a perfect 15 wins. Onosato, currently training at his Nishonoseki stable in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture, boasted a 12-3 record in the 15-day tournament, ultimately defeating Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki in the final bout to clinch his sixth title. Despite being tied with Aonishiki heading into the final day's match, the 26-year-old credits his intense focus during the championship bout with securing his victory. Onosato also reflected on the experience of competing as the sole Yokozuna, noting that it provided a unique perspective on the sport and served as a valuable learning opportunity for his athletic development.",
  "summary": "TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato vowed Monday to remain a \"strong yokozuna,\" a day after winning his first Emperor's Cup in a year at the Autumn Gran",
  "key_points": [
    "Onosato vows to remain a strong Yokozuna after Autumn meet title",
    "Battling left shoulder injury since November, secured first title in a year",
    "Achieved 12-3 record, defeated Aonishiki in final bout for sixth title"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}