{
  "id": 20072454,
  "title": "Sumo: Yokozuna Onosato among 7-man leading pack as Hoshoryu wins 2 in row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/sumo-yokozuna-onosato-among-7-man-leading-pack-as-hoshoryu-wins-2-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T23:21:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261115/p2g/00m/0sp/002000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [
    "Onosato leads 7-man pack with 6-1 record",
    "Hoshoryu wins 2 straight matches, showing resurgence",
    "Kirishima forces Hakunofuji out in hard-fought bout"
  ],
  "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."
}