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Sumo: Onosato promoted to yokozuna

New yokozuna Onosato (L) holds a press conference at his stable in Ami in the eastern Japan prefecture of Ibaraki on May 28, 2025, following his promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna, or grand champion. Sitting next to him is his stablemaster Nishonoseki.

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Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to yokozuna

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu (R) attends a press conference with his stablemaster Tatsunami at their stable in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2025, following Hoshoryu's promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna, or grand champion. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Onosato earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Onosato (L), accompanied by his stablemaster Nishonoseki, holds a press conference at his stable in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Sept. 25, 2024, after accepting his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at a ceremony in the eastern Japan town. 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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Georgian former ozeki Tochinoshin's topknot cutting ceremony

Georgian former ozeki Tochinoshin (L) gets his topknot cut off by stablemaster Kasugano during a ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Georgian former ozeki Tochinoshin's topknot cutting ceremony

Georgian former ozeki Tochinoshin (L) gets his topknot cut off by stablemaster Kasugano during a ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Kotonowaka earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kotonowaka (L) attends a press conference at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo near Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2024, following a ceremony to inform him of his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki. 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 (R) poses for a photo with red seabream at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo near Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2024, after he accepted his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony. 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: Kotonowaka earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kotonowaka (C) 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: Kotonowaka earns promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kotonowaka (C) 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: 1st practice after stablemaster's death

Abi (C) and other sumo wrestlers resume practice at the late stablemaster Shikoroyama's stable in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2023, ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting on Jan. 14. Shikoroyama, or former sekiwake Terao, died of heart failure aged 60 on Dec. 17.

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Sumo: 1st practice after stablemaster's death

Sumo wrestlers resume practice at the late stablemaster Shikoroyama's stable in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2023, ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting on Jan. 14. Shikoroyama, or former sekiwake Terao, died of heart failure aged 60 on Dec. 17.

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Sumo: Roga

Russian-born sumo wrestler Roga (R) is pictured next to his stablemaster at his Futagoyama stable in the southwestern Japan city of Iizuka on Oct. 30, 2023, the day the banzuke for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament was issued. Roga is one of four wrestlers making their debut in the highest makuuchi division in the Nov. 12-26 meet.

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Sumo: Tohakuryu

Rank-and-file wrestler Tohakuryu (L) and his stablemaster hold up the banzuke for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at their Tamanoi stable in the Fukuoka Prefecture town of Sue, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 30, 2023, the day the ranking sheet was issued. Tohakuryu is one of four wrestlers making their debut in the highest makuuchi division in the Nov. 12-26 meet.

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Sumo: Topknot cutting ceremony

Former sekiwake-ranked sumo wrestler Okinoumi (C), now stablemaster Kimigahama, gets his topknot cut off by Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku during a ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 30, 2023.

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Sumo: Topknot cutting ceremony

Former sekiwake-ranked sumo wrestler Kaisei (bottom), now stablemaster Tomozuna, gets his topknot cut off by stablemaster Asakayama during a ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2023.

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Sumo: Hoshoryu's ozeki promotion

Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu (R) attends a press conference with his stablemaster Tatsunami after a ceremony to inform him of 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: 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: Hoshoryu's ozeki promotion

Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu (L) delivers a stage speech beside his stablemaster Tatsunami 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 (top) is carried by other wrestlers in celebration of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at his Michinoku stable in Tokyo on May 31, 2023. Kiribayama inherited a new ring name, Kirishima, from his stablemaster. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Kiribayama promoted to ozeki

Kiribayama holds up a card revealing his new ring name Kirishima, which he inherited from his stablemaster, after a ceremony at which he accepted promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at his Michinoku stable in Tokyo on May 31, 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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Sumo: Kiribayama promoted to ozeki

Kiribayama (L) holds up a card revealing his new ring name Kirishima with his stablemaster, from whom he inherited the name, after a ceremony at which he accepted promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at his Michinoku stable in Tokyo on May 31, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Kiribayama promoted to ozeki

Kiribayama (C) gives his "kojo" stage speech after he is officially informed of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki 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 (R). (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Terunofuji wins summer tourney

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R), winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, is congratulated by his stablemaster Isegahama at their stable in Tokyo's Koto Ward on May 28, 2023.

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Sumo: Record-setting champion Hakuho's retirement ceremony

Former yokozuna Hakuho, who won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, gets a final cut from his former stablemaster Magaki (back, R), during his topknot cutting ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2023, a ritual that marks his formal retirement. Some 280 people took part in the ritual that marks the wrestler's formal retirement. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: 19-year-old wrestler Ochiai

Screenshot shows Ochiai (L), a 19-year-old new sumo recruit who set a record for quickest promotion to the second-tier juryo division, and his stablemaster Miyagino attending an online press conference on Jan. 25, 2023. Ochiai moved up to juryo after winning one makushita tournament.

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Ex-sumo stablemaster Tokitsukaze arrested

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Kitanoumi speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 7 after police arrested former stablemaster Tokitsukaze and three senior wrestlers from the stable for their suspected involvement in the death of 17-year-old wrestler Tokitaizan during training last June after two days of alleged hazing.

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Ex-sumo stablemaster Tokitsukaze arrested

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo stablemaster Tokitsukaze bows in apology during a press conference at his stable in Tokyo on Feb. 7 after police arrested his predecessor, the former stablemaster Tokitsukaze, and three senior wrestlers from the stable over their suspected involvement in the death of 17-year-old wrestler Tokitaizan during training last June after two days of alleged hazing. (Pool photo)

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Yokozuna Kisenosato to take part in Nagoya tournament

NAGAKUTE, Japan, July 6 Kyodo - During a meeting with reporters on July 6, 2017, sumo stablemaster Tagonoura says yokozuna Kisenosato, who missed the last five days of the summer tournament in May due to chest and arm muscle injuries, will compete in the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ailing ozeki Kotoshogiku pulls out of Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan, July 16 Kyodo - Japanese ozeki Kotoshogiku leaves the dohyo surface after suffering his fifth loss, this time at the hands of Okinoumi, on the sixth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 15, 2016. His stablemaster Sadogatake said a day later Kotoshogiku has pulled out of the tournament due to knee and foot injuries.

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Bronze statue of ex-ozeki Kaio unveiled in hometown

NOGATA, Japan - Former ozeki Kaio, now stablemaster Asakayama, speaks during an unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue of him built in front of JR Nogata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 26, 2014.

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Bronze statue of ex-ozeki Kaio unveiled in hometown

NOGATA, Japan - A bronze statue of former ozeki Kaio is unveiled in front of JR Nogata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 26, 2014. Nogata native Kaio, now stablemaster Asakayama, has sumo's most career wins at 1,047.

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Stablemaster cuts Kotooshu's topknot at retirement rite

TOKYO, Japan - Stablemaster Sadogatake (R) cuts Kotooshu's topknot during the Bulgarian-born professional sumo wrestler's retirement ceremony at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2014.

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Disgraced former sumo coach dies

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in September 2007 shows Junichi Yamamoto, a former sumo wrestler and coach. Yamamoto, who was fired by the Japan Sumo Association for his involvement in the death of a junior wrestler, has died at the age of 64 after suffering from lung cancer, a JSA source said Aug. 12, 2014. Known as the head stablemaster of Tokitsukaze, he was given a five-year prison sentence in the manslaughter case.

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Disgraced former sumo coach dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2007 shows head sumo stablemaster Tokitsukaze (L) surrounded by the press when an urgent board meeting of the Japan Sumo Association was convened at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan following the death of a junior wrester. Tokitsukaze, whose real name was Junichi Yamamoto, has died at the age of 64 after suffering from lung cancer, a JSA source said Aug. 12, 2014. He was fired by the JSA for his involvement in the death and was given a five-year prison sentence in the manslaughter case.

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Sumo stablemaster cuts retired wrestler's topknot

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo stablemaster Sadogatake cuts Kotokuni's topknot at his retirement ceremony in Tokyo on April 27, 2014.

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Kakuryu promoted to yokozuna

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian-born Kakuryu (R) holds a press conference after a ceremony to receive a message informing him of his promotion to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank of grand champion, from the Japan Sumo Association, in Osaka on March 26, 2014. At left is his stablemaster Izutsu.

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Kakuryu promoted to yokozuna

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian-born Kakuryu (C), flanked by his stablemaster Izutsu (R) 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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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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Ex-ozeki Baruto retires

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian former ozeki Baruto (R) holds a press conference to announce his retirement at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2013. To the left is his stablemaster Onoe.

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Sumo wrestler retires

TOKYO, Japan - Former juryo Kotoyutaka (R) undergoes a retirement ceremony as a sumo wrestler at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2013. His stablemaster Sadogatake (C) cuts his hair.

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JSA forgoes appeal, Sokokurai to return in July

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Sokokurai (L) shakes hands with his stablemaster Arashio in Tokyo on April 3, 2013, after the Japan Sumo Association decided not to appeal a court ruling that orders the body to reinstate Sokokurai, whom the body had expelled in 2011 over match fixing. Sokokurai will make his comeback at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July as a No. 15 maegashira.

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Rankings announced for New Year tournament

FUNABASHI, Japan - Sumo wrestler Shohozan (R) shakes hands with his stablemaster Matsugane at their stable in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, on Dec. 24, 2012, after earning promotion to the fourth-highest rank of komusubi in the rankings for the Jan. 13-27 New Year Grand Sumo Tournament released the same day by the Japan Sumo Association. Shohozan is placed in the top four ranks of the sport for the first time in his career.

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Rankings announced for New Year tournament

MATSUDO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Kotoyuki (L) holds a new rankings list for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with his stablemaster Sadogatake at their stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on Dec. 24, 2012. Kotoyuki, ranked as a No. 15 maegashira, is just one new face in the elite makuuchi division in the Jan. 13-27 tournament in Tokyo.

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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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Sumo stablemaster Tagonoura dies at 46

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows makuuchi-division wrestler Kushimaumi (L) throwing Kotonishiki during the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in 1989. Kushimaumi, who became the sumo stablemaster Keihito Tagonoura, died of unknown causes at a Tokyo hospital on Feb. 13, police said. He was 46.

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Sumo stablemaster Tagonoura dies at 46

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in May 1999 shows sumo stablemaster Keihito Tagonoura, former makuuchi-division wrestler Kushimaumi. He died of unknown causes at a Tokyo hospital on Feb. 13, 2012, police said. He was 46.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (R) toasts with his stablemaster Onoe in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2012, to celebrate his winning of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament the same day. The Estonian ozeki became the ninth foreign-born wrestler and second from Europe to win a championship.