{
  "id": 20153265,
  "title": "Sumo: Onosato keeps share of lead, fellow yokozuna Hoshoryu takes 4th loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/sumo-onosato-keeps-share-of-lead-fellow-yokozuna-hoshoryu-takes-4th",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T09:40:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261115/p2g/00m/0sp/046000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- In the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, Onosato maintained his lead at 7-1, while Hoshoryu suffered his fourth loss of the event on Sunday. The Mongolian-born Hoshoryu, returning from knee surgery in July, struggled against Hakunofuji (3-5) in the tournament's final bout. Hakunofuji, who won their previous match in July, dominated the match, thwarting Hoshoryu's attempts to throw him.\n\nMeanwhile, Onosato showcased his prowess against No. 3 maegashira Takayasu (2-6). The six-time Emperor's Cup winner pursued Takayasu around the ring, eventually forcing him over the edge. Sharing the lead with ozeki Kirishima, sekiwake Atamifuji, and two No. 7 maegashira, Onosato's record now stands at 7-1.\n\nSekiwake Fujinokawa (3-5) also contributed to the day's victories, securing a thrilling win over ozeki Aonishiki (4-4) with a barrage of blows and effectively blocking the Ukrainian star's throw. Kirishima emerged triumphant in an ozeki bout with Kozakura (5-3), using his initial charge to secure victory by force out.\n\nFormer sole leader Atamifuji pushed out No. 2 maegashira Fujiseiun (4-4), preserving his position at the top of the board during the 15-day tournament.",
  "summary": "FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Onosato kept his share of the lead at 7-1, but fellow yokozuna Hoshoryu suffered his fourth loss of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournamen",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}