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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki holds up a newspaper reporting his victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament as he meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026, a day after winning back-to-back championships at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (top) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Spectators clap as Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are seated at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026, to watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026, to watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (2nd from L) and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026, to watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Emperor watches New Year sumo tournament

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter Princess Aiko watch the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Takayasu (L) defeats maegashira No. 3 Hakunofuji on Day 4 of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 14, 2026, at Tokyo's Rygoku Kokugikan arena.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Takayasu (L) defeats maegashira No. 3 Hakunofuji on Day 4 of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 14, 2026, at Tokyo's Rygoku Kokugikan arena.

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Ritual ahead of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 10, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 10, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Deliberation Council members check the condition of sumo wrestlers in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2026, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which opens at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 11. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Onosato

Yokozuna Onosato (R) and ozeki Kotozakura practice at a stable in Matsudo near Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which opens at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 11.

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Sumo: Onosato

Yokozuna Onosato trains at his stable in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 25, 2025, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 11.

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Sumo: Onosato

Yokozuna Onosato trains at his stable in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 25, 2025, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 11.

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Sumo: Onosato

Yokozuna Onosato (R) trains at a stable in Matsudo near Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 11.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Onosato (2nd from L) performs a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Onosato performs a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Onosato (R) performs a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu (2nd from L) performs a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu performs a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu (R) performs a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu meets the press after performing a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Onosato meets the press after performing a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Sumo: Ring-entering ceremony at Tokyo shrine

Sumo grand champion Onosato meets the press after performing a ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (R) competes in front of Yokozuna Deliberation Council members in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2026. The council members checked each sumo wrestler's condition ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 11. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (facing camera) competes in front of Yokozuna Deliberation Council members in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2026. The council members checked each sumo wrestler's condition ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 11. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Onosato

Yokozuna Onosato (front, facing camera) trains at his stable in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 2, 2026, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11.

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Sumo: Onosato

Yokozuna Onosato (facing camera) trains at his stable in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 2, 2026, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Kotozakura trains at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo near Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2025, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo starting on Jan. 11.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (L) trains at his Nishonoseki stable in Ami in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 30, 2025, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo starting on Jan. 11.