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2026 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
(Jul 12 to 26)IG Arena

Updated on July 26, 2026

WINNER: AONISHIKI
Outstanding Performance Award:
Fujinokawa
Outstanding Technique Award: Aonishiki
Fighting Spirit Award: Takayasu, Kotoeiho

Final day
Shishi was driven down by Roga to succumb to his 5th loss. Takayasu and Asanoyama fought a competitive bout. Fought for over 2 minutes, in the end Takayasu pushed out Asanoyama for his 11th win. Takerufuji charged towards Kotoeiho then pulled back and lost. Kotoeiho won his 11th bout. The main bout took place between the sole leader Aonishiki and Atamifuji. Atamifuji powerfull drove Aonishiki out, for a playoff. Kishirima forced Kotozakura out to join in the playoff. Onosato drove down Ktoshoho for his 9th win. A draw determined who fights who in the runoff. Atamifuji first faced Kirishima and with full force drove out the ozeki. Atamifuji then faced Aonishiki. Aonishiki kept his head low and forced out Atamifuji. Then Aonishiki faced Kirishima, again taking a low posture and drove the ozeki out while himself falling off the ring. Aonishiki won the Emperor's Cup for the 3rd time. He will fight as ozeki next grand tourney.

14th day
Kotoeiho drove out Asanoyama for his 10th win. Takayasu forced down Yoshinofuji for his 10th win. Atamifuji banged into Shishi and pushed him out to win his 11th bout. Aonishiki forced down Takerufuji for his 12th win. Kirishima was automatically given a win as Hoshoryu pulled out. It's the ozeki's 11th win. Daieisho with thrusts drove out Kotoshoho for his 9th win. Onosato forced out Kotozakura to secure a majority win. Aonishiki remains the sole leader, with Atamifuji and Kirishima tied for 2nd place.

13th day
Asanoyama threw Ohshoma for his 9th win. Kotoeiho lost to Yoshinofumi taking his 4th loss. Takayasu also succumbed to his 4th loss with Kotoshoho driving him out from behind. Kotozakura forced Shishi down on his belly to secure a majority win. Shishi took his 3rd loss. Kirishima appeared to be in control by on the verge of the ring Aonishiki threw the Mongolian to win his 11th bout. Onosato shoved Takerufuji out for his 7th win. Hoshoryu attempted to throw the very heavy Atamifuji but instead lost.It's the yokozuna's 6th loss. Aonishiki is the sole leader.

12th day
Shishi threw Asanoyama for his 10th win. Takerufuji gave Takayasu a side throw to win his 10th bout. Atamifuji and Kotoeiho had to redo the bout. In the 2nd try, Atamifuji quickly forced Kotoeiho out. Kotoshoho pushed out Aonishiki. The Ukrainian lost his 2nd bout. Kotozakura shifted position to forced down Hoshoryu. Both are 7-5. Kirishima got hold of Onosato's arm and threw him to tie for first place.

11th day
Takerufuji drove out Asanoyama for his 9th win. Shishi and Kotoeiho were intense. In the 1 minute bout, Shishi in the end drove down Kotoeiho. They're both 9-2. Takayasu forced Hakunofuji out for his 9th win. Aonishiki quickly drove Gonoyama for his 10th win as the only leader. He also secured his reinstatement to ozeki. Kotozakura drove down Ura for his 6th win. Kirishima gave thrusts and pushed out Ichiyamamoto for his 9th win. Atamifuji quickly forced Onosato out. It's the yokozuna's 5th loss. Hoshoryu struggled against Kotoshoho and managed in the end to force him down to win his 7th bout.

10th day
Shishi lost to Asahakuryu to take his 2nd loss. Abi shifted position to which Kotoeiho got behind for a back drop and won his 9th bout. Takerufuji drove out Chiyoshoma to secure a majority win. Asanoyama forced Fujiseiun out to secure a majority win. Kirishima grabbed the bottom of Hakunofuji's belt and forced him out earn a majority win. Kotozakura with a low arm twist forced Ohho to fall. It's the ozeki's 5th win. Aonishiki drove down Hoshoryu for his 9th win. Onosato forced his body on Daieisho and forced him down while falling outside the ring and won his 6th bout.

9th day
Shishi pushed out Abi to be the first to secure a majority win. Kotoeiho followed suit by driving Fujiryoga down. Hakunofuji forced down Kotozakura fo his 7th win. The ozeki succumbed to his 5th loss. The judges ruled Kirishima fell first in the bout against Chiranoumi, taking his 2nd loss. Onosato shoved Aonishiki, but the Ukrainian shifted his position, promoting the yokozuna out the ring. Aonishiki clinched a majority win. Yoshinofuji grabbed Hoshoryu and drove the yokozuna out. Hoshoryu took his 3rd loss.

8th day
Shishi and Kinpozan changed position and in the end Shishi drove the Kazak out for his 7th win. Mitakeumi drove Takerufuji out for his first win. Asanoyama forced Oonokatsu out for his 6th win. Takayasu lost to Ura who kept his head low to take his 2nd loss. Kotoeiho pushed out Ichiyamamoto for his 7th win. Aonishiki constantly aimed to grab Takanosho's belt. While, fighting Takanosho's foot left the ring, while Aonishiki fell. The Ukrainian dragged his foot. Kirishima pushed out Atamifuji for his 7th win. Kotozakura forced Hiradoumi to fall forward and won his 4th bout. Daeisho pulled back prompting Hoshoryu to push him out. Onosato drove Ohho quickly out the ring for his 5th win.

7th day
Shishi lost to Nishikifuji, meaning there is now noone with a clean record. Former ozekis faced eachother. Mitakeumi was fighting strong in the beginning but Asanowaka then took control and threw Mitakeumi to win his 5th bout. Kotoeiho drove out Roga for his 6th win. Takayasu's big shove drove Shodai out the ring.Takayasu won his 6th bout. Aonishiki immediately drove out Fujinokawa for his 6th win. Atamifuji shoved and forced Kotozakura out. It's the ozeki's 4th loss. Kirishima and Kotoshoho stood still for a while, then the ozeki gave a throw to win his 6th bout. Onosato charged straight and forward to drive out Hakunofuji. Hoshoryu gave a powerful throw to defeat Hiradoumi for his 5th win.

6th day
Shishi forced Asakoryu on his belly to win his 6th bout. Asanoyama drove out Abi for his 4th win. Fujiryoga forced Wakanosho to fall on his knee to take his first loss. Wakanosho had to be helped off the ring. Takayashudrove Oshoma down for his 5th win. Daieisho shoved Chiranoumoi from behind for his 5th win. Aonishiki fought low and with a twisted throw drove down Ohho for his 5th win. Kirishima pushed out Yoshinofui for his 5th win. Kotozakura pulled back to lose against Gonoyama succumbing to his 3rd loss. Hoshoryu and Hakunofuji appeared to fall together backwards, but the verdict was the yokozuna fell first. Onosato pushed out Hiradoumi for his 3rd win.

5th day
Shishi threw Ryuden for his 5th win. Wakanosho thrust out Tobizaru for his 5th win. Aonishiki fought low to drive out Kotozakura. The ozeki took his 2nd loss. Hiradoumi attacked Kirishima and forced the ozeki out. It's Kirishima's first loss. Onosato pushed out Chiranoumi for his 2nd win. Hoshoryu on the verge of the ring forced down Gonoyama for his 4th win.

4th day
Asanoyama drove out Roga for his 3rd win. Takayasu lost his first bout to Kotoeiho. Aonishiki appeared to be in control, but at the verge of the ring, Yoshinofuji reversed his position to throw. All 3 sekiwakes lost. Ozeki Kirishima pulled back then forced TakanosHoirl then pushed him out for his 4th win. Kotozakura forced Fujinokawa down. Hoshoryu forced down Chiranoumi for his 3rd win. Onosato pulled back and jumped, losing the bout to Gonoyama.

3rd day
Aonishiki got hold of Hakunofuji's belt and drove him out. Chiranoumi forced Kotozakura to turn his back, and as the ozeki lost his balance, Chiranoumi pushed him out. Kirishima drove out Gonoyama. Fans were worried Onosato was not in shape enough to fight. But this time he immediately drove out Takanosho to win his first bout. The small Fujinokawa shifted his position and forced Hoshoryu to fall. The yokozuna lost his first bout.

2nd day
22 year old Wakanosho attacked Asanoyama and forced down the former ozeki. Hoshoryuakayasu with his left threw Roga for his 2nd win. Daiesho forced Ura down. Both are 1-1. Aonishiki forced Chiranoumi out. Kirishima immediately forced Ohho down. Kotozakura drove out Yoshinofuji. Hoshoryu threw Takanosho with his right. Onosato was easily driven down by little Fujinokawa.

First day
Aonishiki was back demoted from ozeki to sekiwake after missing the last tourney. But if he wins 10 bouts or more, he will be reinstated as ozeki. Aonishiki threw Hiradoumi. Ozeki Kotozakura thrust down Takanosho. Kirishima quickly forced down Fujinokawa. Yoshinofuji and Onosato had to redo their face off twice. Onosato pulled back and lost powerlessly. Hoshoryu drove out Ohha with his hand on his leg to win.

Pre Tourney highlights
Wakatakakage in hospital care
The winner of May tourney, was in surgery before the Nagoya tourney for hepatic compartment syndrome. He was only treated for the symptom on July 1 when he complained of pain and immediately treated. As of July 12 his stable master said he was given inpatient treatment.a


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