Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

File photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, who has withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki was not named in the list of bouts released on May 8, 2026, for the first two days of the 15-day meet, and could drop to the lower rank of sekiwake unless he enters the meet and gets a winning record with eight or more wins.

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

File photo shows Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, who has withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki was not named in the list of bouts released on May 8, 2026, for the first two days of the 15-day meet, and could drop to the lower rank of sekiwake unless he enters the meet and gets a winning record with eight or more wins.

Chiyotaikai notches 4th win

Chiyotaikai notches 4th win

OSAKA, Japan - ''Kadoban'' ozeki Chiyotaikai (L) pushes Takamisakari to the edge of the ring on the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 12. The ozeki notched his fourth win to move a step closer to keeping his rank. Chiyotaikai shares the overnight lead with rank-and-filers Jumonji and Kotoryu.

Chiyotaikai notches 4th win

Chiyotaikai notches 4th win

OSAKA, Japan - ''Kadoban'' ozeki Chiyotaikai (L) pushes Takamisakari to the edge of the ring on the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 12. The ozeki notched his fourth win to move a step closer to keeping his rank. Chiyotaikai shares the overnight lead with rank-and-filers Jumonji and Kotoryu. (Kyodo)