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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (2nd from L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (2nd from R) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Onosato promoted to yokozuna

Sumo wrestler Onosato (2nd from L) accepts his promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna, or grand champion, at a ceremony at his stable in Ami in the eastern Japan prefecture of Ibaraki on May 28, 2025.

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Sumo: Ex-grand champion Asashoryu

Former sumo grand champion Asashoryu (2nd from R) walk in Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2025, after watching his nephew and new grand champion Hoshoryu performing a ring-entering ritual at the shrine, following his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna on Jan. 29.

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Sumo: New grand champion Hoshoryu

New sumo grand champion Hoshoryu (2nd from L) performs a ring-entering ritual at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2025, following his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna on Jan. 29.

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Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to yokozuna

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu (front, 2nd from L) celebrates at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025, following his promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna, or grand champion.

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Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to yokozuna

Mongolian-born sumo wrestler Hoshoryu (2nd from R) accepts his promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna, or grand champion, at a ceremony at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025.

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Sumo: Onosato earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Onosato (2nd from L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his Nishonoseki stable in Ami in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 25, 2024. Onosato clinched the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo that concluded on Sept. 22.

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Sumo: Kotonowaka earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kotonowaka (2nd from L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo near Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2024. Sitting next to him is his father and stablemaster Sadogatake. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Kotonowaka earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kotonowaka (2nd from L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo near Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2024. Sitting next to him is his father and stablemaster Sadogatake. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Hoshoryu's ozeki promotion

Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu (far L) delivers a stage speech beside his stablemaster Tatsunami (2nd from L) after accepting his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 26, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Kiribayama promoted to ozeki

Kiribayama (2nd from L) gives his "kojo" stage speech after he is officially informed of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki by messengers (R) at his Michinoku stable in Tokyo on May 31, 2023. Kiribayama will now be known as Kirishima, which was a ring name used by his stablemaster (3rd from L). (Pool photo)

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Goeido promoted to Ozeki rank

FUSO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Goeido (2nd from R) gives a short speech at his induction ceremony on July 30, 2014, at the lodgment of the Sakaigawa sumo stable in Fuso in Japan's central prefecture of Aichi, upon his promotion to sumo's second-highest Ozeki rank.

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Kakuryu promoted to yokozuna

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian-born Kakuryu (2nd from L), flanked by his stablemaster Izutsu (3rd from L) and Izutsu's wife, receives a message informing him of his promotion to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank of grand champion, from Japan Sumo Association officials in a ceremony in Osaka on March 26, 2014.

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Harumafuji promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (2nd from L), flanked by his stable master Isegahama (3rd from L) and Isegahama's wife, receives a message informing him of his promotion to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank of grand champion, from the Japan Sumo Association officials in a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2012.

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (far L) and his stablemaster Izutsu (2nd from L) exchange bows with messengers from the Japan Sumo Association in a ceremony in Osaka on March 28, 2012. The 26-year-old, whose real name is Mangaljalav Anand, received a formal notice that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki.

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (C) receives a kiss from his parents in Osaka on March 28, 2012, after a ceremony to receive a notice from the Japan Sumo Association that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki.

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (C) celebrates with his parents in Osaka on March 28, 2012, after a ceremony to receive a notice from the Japan Sumo Association that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki.

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (top) is carried by wrestlers of Izutsu stable to which he belongs in Osaka on March 28, 2012, after a ceremony to receive a notice from the Japan Sumo Association that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki.

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (2nd from L) receives a formal notice from a messenger (R) from the Japan Sumo Association that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in a ceremony in Osaka on March 28, 2012.

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Kisenosato promoted to sumo's second-highest rank

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kisenosato (2nd from L) receives notice that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki from messengers (R) from the Japan Sumo Association in a ceremony in the city of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 30, 2011. The man beside Kisenosato is his stablemaster Naruto.

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Kotoshogiku promoted to ozeki

MATSUDO, Japan - Kotoshogiku (2nd from L) bows as he is officially notified by the Japan Sumo Association of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at Sadogatake stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on Sept. 28, 2011. He is the first Japanese wrestler to assume the ozeki rank in four years.

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Estonian wrestler Baruto promoted to ozeki

Osaka, Japan - Estonian sumo wrestler Baruto (2nd from L) bows as stablemaster Dewanoumi (R) delivers a message from the Japan Sumo Association of Baruto's promotion to ozeki in the city of Daito, Osaka Prefecture, on March 31, 2010. Baruto became the second European wrestler after Kotooshu from Bulgaria to attain sumo's second-highest rank.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho, up on a sumo wrestler's shoulders, poses for photos with his father Munkhbat Jigjid (2nd from R) and his mother (2nd from L) after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 29.

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(1)Asashoryu promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association (JSA) executive Isenoumi (2nd from R) conveys to ozeki Asashoryu (C on L side) the JSA decision to promote him to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna Jan. 29, making him the 68th grand champion in sumo history and the first from Mongolia.

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Asashoryu watches Mongolian wrestling

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Pro sumo wrestler Asashoryu (2nd from L), the first Mongolian to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, and his stable master Takasago (2nd from R) enjoy watching a Mongolian wrestling match held on a Ulan Bator suburb Aug. 8.

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Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu promoted to ozeki

KANIE, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu (2nd from L), flanked his stable master Takasago and Takasago's wife, meets emissaries from the Japan Sumo Association at his stable's lodging house in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 24 to be informed of his promotion from sekiwake to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank. Asashoryu is the first Mongolian and fourth foreign wrestler to become an ozeki.

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Ranking list for Sept. Sumo tournament announced

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Dejima proudly shows the ranking list for September's Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, released Aug. 30 by the Japan Sumo Association, at his Musashigawa stable in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward. He joins sumo's 2nd highest rank for the first time in his career. Yokozuna Akebono, who narrowly missed a chance in July to win his first championship in over two years, is on top again in the new rankings.

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Sumo: Mitakeumi earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Mitakeumi (2nd from R) bows as he is officially informed of his promotion to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, during a ceremony at the Dewanoumi stable in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho, up on a sumo wrestler's shoulders, poses for photos with his father Munkhbat Jigjid (2nd from R) and his mother (2nd from L) after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 29. (Kyodo)

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Summer sumo winner Terunofuji promoted to ozeki

Terunofuji from Mongolia (2nd from L) bows to stablemasters as he is informed of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 27, 2015. Terunofuji captured his first career title at the recently concluded Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Spring basho winner Terunofuji earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Terunofuji (2nd from L) celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki together with his wife (L), stablemaster Isegahama (3rd from L) and supporters in Tokyo on March 31, 2021, following his title win at the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament through March 28. (Pool photo)

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Summer sumo winner Terunofuji promoted to ozeki

Terunofuji from Mongolia (2nd from L) bows to stablemasters as he is informed of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at the Isegahama stable in Tokyo on May 27, 2015. Terunofuji captured his first career title at the recently concluded Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kotoshogiku promoted to ozeki

MATSUDO, Japan - Kotoshogiku (2nd from L) bows as he is officially notified by the Japan Sumo Association of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at Sadogatake stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on Sept. 28, 2011. He is the first Japanese wrestler to assume the ozeki rank in four years. (Kyodo)

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Estonian wrestler Baruto promoted to ozeki

Osaka, Japan - Estonian sumo wrestler Baruto (2nd from L) bows as stablemaster Dewanoumi (R) delivers a message from the Japan Sumo Association of Baruto's promotion to ozeki in the city of Daito, Osaka Prefecture, on March 31, 2010. Baruto became the second European wrestler after Kotooshu from Bulgaria to attain sumo's second-highest rank. (Kyodo)

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (C) celebrates with his parents in Osaka on March 28, 2012, after a ceremony to receive a notice from the Japan Sumo Association that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki. (Kyodo)

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (C) receives a kiss from his parents in Osaka on March 28, 2012, after a ceremony to receive a notice from the Japan Sumo Association that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki. (Kyodo)

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (far L) and his stablemaster Izutsu (2nd from L) exchange bows with messengers from the Japan Sumo Association in a ceremony in Osaka on March 28, 2012. The 26-year-old, whose real name is Mangaljalav Anand, received a formal notice that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki. (Kyodo)

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (top) is carried by wrestlers of Izutsu stable to which he belongs in Osaka on March 28, 2012, after a ceremony to receive a notice from the Japan Sumo Association that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki. (Kyodo)

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Kakuryu promoted to sumo's 2nd-highest rank

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Kakuryu (2nd from L) receives a formal notice from a messenger (R) from the Japan Sumo Association that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in a ceremony in Osaka on March 28, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Kisenosato promoted to sumo's second-highest rank

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kisenosato (2nd from L) receives notice that he is to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki from messengers (R) from the Japan Sumo Association in a ceremony in the city of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 30, 2011. The man beside Kisenosato is his stablemaster Naruto. (Kyodo)

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Sumo: Shodai earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Shodai (2nd from L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 30, 2020. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Shodai earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Shodai (2nd from R, front row) celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Tokyo on Sept. 30, 2020. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Asanoyama's promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Asanoyama (2nd from R) meets the media following a ceremony to accept his promotion to ozeki, the sport's second-highest rank, in Osaka on March 25, 2020. His stablemaster Takasago (R), father Yasushi and mother Yoshimi also attended the press conference. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Asanoyama's promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Asanoyama (2nd from R), flanked by his stablemaster Takasago and Takasago's wife, bows to accept his promotion to ozeki, the sport's second-highest rank, during a ceremony in Osaka on March 25, 2020. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Takakeisho's promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Takakeisho (2nd from L), flanked by his stablemaster Chiganoura and Chiganoura's wife, bows to accept his promotion to ozeki, the sport's second highest rank, during a ceremony at an Osaka hotel on March 27, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Asashoryu promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association (JSA) executive Isenoumi (2nd from R) conveys to ozeki Asashoryu (C on L side) the JSA decision to promote him to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna Jan. 29, making him the 68th grand champion in sumo history and the first from Mongolia. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu watches Mongolian wrestling

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Pro sumo wrestler Asashoryu (2nd from L), the first Mongolian to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, and his stable master Takasago (2nd from R) enjoy watching a Mongolian wrestling match held on a Ulan Bator suburb Aug. 8. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu promoted to ozeki

KANIE, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu (2nd from L), flanked his stable master Takasago and Takasago's wife, meets emissaries from the Japan Sumo Association at his stable's lodging house in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 24 to be informed of his promotion from sekiwake to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank. Asashoryu is the first Mongolian and fourth foreign wrestler to become an ozeki.

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Ranking list for Sept. Sumo tournament announced

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Dejima proudly shows the ranking list for September's Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, released Aug. 30 by the Japan Sumo Association, at his Musashigawa stable in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward. He joins sumo's 2nd highest rank for the first time in his career. Yokozuna Akebono, who narrowly missed a chance in July to win his first championship in over two years, is on top again in the new rankings.