Akinomaki 39,727 Posted December 19, 2023 The Fuji TV 48th Grand sumo one day tournament - Nihon ozumo tournnament - is on Feb. 11th in the kokugikan https://www.fujitv.co.jp/events/grandsumo/index.html with the hope that he will (still) be there PDF flyer https://www.fujitv.co.jp/events/grandsumo/48_grandsumo.pdf The pairing will be according to the Hatsu basho banzuke Total prize money: 11.32 million yen https://www.fujitv.co.jp/events/grandsumo/gaiyou.html last year's results in detail https://www.fujitv.co.jp/events/grandsumo/rikishi02.html Broadcast live on Fuji TV on first a pay TV channel and later the terrestrial channel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,776 Posted February 7 (edited) (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015) https://www.fujitv.co.jp/events/grandsumo/index.html As the tournament draws were released today, it's time for the customary information round-up for this Sunday's (Feb 11) 48th Grand Sumo Tournament. As usual, not all the extracurricular activities have been fully confirmed at this point in time, but the big ones are known, so to wit: About 120 spectators will be selected by lottery at the entrance for photo opportunities with Kotonowaka, Ura and Atamifuji. The popular chanko-nabe sales are finally back, available in Hakkaku-beya soy sauce and Kasugano-beya shio varieties. In addition, a limited edition of 100 Nishonoseki-beya chanko-nabe stock ingredient packs for home cooking will be on sale. Two "Old boys" exhibition matches have been scheduled: Sanoyama (ex-Chiyonokuni) vs Magaki (ex-Ishiura), and Kiyomigata (ex-Tochiozan) vs Sendagawa (ex-Tokushoryu). The jinku and shokkiri performers are still TBA. The four OB participants are entirely different from last year's, and in fact three of 'em weren't even retired yet a year ago, so this is a very fresh lineup. Doors open at 11:00, with the first action of the day being the juryo tournament starting around noon. All 28 juryo-ranked rikishi from the Hatsu banzuke are scheduled to be in attendance, battling down to three section winners who will determine the champion in a tomoe-sen playoff. Jinku, shokkiri and the old boys exhibition matches will follow, before 39 top division rikishi take over at 14:30 for the televised portion of the event. The broadcast schedule: 14:30 - 16:05 Fuji TV One (satellite channel) 16:05 - 17:20 Fuji TV (terrestrial) One will also rebroadcast the whole thing 19:00 - 21:50. The matches: Juryo kyujo: - Preliminary Round Oshoumi - Tenshoho Tochimusashi - Chiyosakae Chiyomaru - Hidenoumi Yuma - Akua Last 24 Takerufuji - Asakoryu Nishikifuji - Tohakuryu Shishi - Kotoeko Tokihayate - Daishoho Hakuyozan - Oshoumi / Tenshoho Tamashoho - Roga Daiamami - Chiyoshoma Tochimusashi / Chiyosakae - Mitoryu Kitanowaka - Chiyomaru / Hidenoumi Shiden - Oshoma Shirokuma - Kagayaki Yuma / Akua - Shimanoumi Isegahama duo Takerufuji and Nishikifuji can potentially meet in the last 12, as well as Chiyoshoma and Chiyosakae. In addition, the three Kise rikishi (Hidenoumi, Shiden, Shimanoumi) are all in the third section with possible meetings in the last 12 or last 6. All other same-stable pairings (Naruto, Oitekaze, Takadagawa, or Kokonoe involving Chiyomaru) can only occur in the tomoe-sen. Makuuchi kyujo: Hokutofuji, Hokuseiho, Aoiyama Preliminary Round Tomokaze - Endo Kotoshoho - Sadanoumi Churanoumi - Onosato Tsurugisho - Oho Takanosho - Bushozan Takarafuji - Shimazuumi Onosho - Myogiryu Last 32 (1) Terunofuji - Meisei Tobizaru - Shonannoumi Midorifuji - Tomokaze / Endo Kinbozan - (6) Daieisho Kotoshoho / Sadanoumi - (5) Kotonowaka Gonoyama - Nishikigi Hiradoumi - Churanoumi / Onosato (4) Takakeisho - Shodai (2) Kirishima - Tamawashi Tsurugisho / Oho - Abi Ichiyamamoto - Asanoyama Takanosho / Bushozan - (8) Ura (7) Takayasu - Ryuden Takarafuji / Shimazuumi - Mitakeumi Wakamotoharu - Onosho / Myogiryu Atamifuji - (3) Hoshoryu Despite no less than 10 stables having multiple representation, no direct same-stable matchups have been drawn, and only Sadogatake (Kotoshoho - Kotonowaka, last 32) and Oitekaze (Endo - Daieisho, last 16) have been put on course for somewhat early potential clashes. The quarterfinals might see Tobizaru against the Endo/Daieisho winner, Sadanoumi - Hiradoumi for Sakaigawa, or Terunofuji - Midorifuji and Takarafuji - Atamifuji for Isegahama. Edited February 7 by Asashosakari 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 227 Posted February 7 5 hours ago, Asashosakari said: Last 32 (1) Terunofuji - Meisei Tobizaru - Shonannoumi That should be the highlight of the tournament, if it does happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 3,914 Posted February 7 1 hour ago, Asapedroryu said: That should be the highlight of the tournament, if it does happen. It's very rare for the top rikishi to give it their full effort. The prize generally isn't worth them risking injury. I wouldn't be surprised if Meisei wins there, as the money's worth a lot more to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 227 Posted February 7 28 minutes ago, Gurowake said: It's very rare for the top rikishi to give it their full effort. The prize generally isn't worth them risking injury. I wouldn't be surprised if Meisei wins there, as the money's worth a lot more to him. If Teru is still pissed off at Tobi he will give the full effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted February 7 Teri making it to the top 8 just because he hates Tobizaru would be hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,659 Posted February 7 Always looks more like a demo than a comp to me. I'll be surprised if Kotonowaka doesn't 'win'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 635 Posted February 8 On 07/02/2024 at 04:34, Asashosakari said: Two "Old boys" exhibition matches have been scheduled: Sanoyama (ex-Chiyonokuni) vs Magaki (ex-Ishiura), and Kiyomigata (ex-Tochiozan) vs Sendagawa (ex-Tokushoryu). No slight intended to those listed above, but it would generate more interest if they featured Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato... Just my 2 yen.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted February 8 Abi always wins this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted February 9 7 hours ago, Washuyama said: No slight intended to those listed above, but it would generate more interest if they featured Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato... Just my 2 yen.. I'm guessing the top guys are going to the Hakuho Cup since both are on the same day no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,716 Posted February 9 (edited) 10 hours ago, Washuyama said: No slight intended to those listed above, but it would generate more interest if they featured Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato... Just my 2 yen.. It is my understanding that the OB bouts feature "fan favorites" from the past -- Takamisakari ("Robo Cop") has appeared several times. Others: Kyokutenho, Aminishiki, Kotooshu, Tenkaiho, ... This year's batch are quite young, probably due to the glut of retirements during and around COVID. EDIT: The "Old Boy" concept might not be appropriate, hinkaku-wise, for the ex-Yokozuna. Edited February 9 by Yamanashi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,776 Posted February 9 5 hours ago, Chartorenji said: I'm guessing the top guys are going to the Hakuho Cup since both are on the same day no? That would be a bit difficult since the Hakuho Cup also takes place at the Kokugikan. It's on Monday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 635 Posted February 9 14 hours ago, Yamanashi said: EDIT: The "Old Boy" concept might not be appropriate, hinkaku-wise, for the ex-Yokozuna. I just remember seeing old pics of ex Wakanohana I and Tochinishiki doing the pensioner bouts back probably in the 60s or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,727 Posted February 11 (edited) I guess because Hakuho has the Dreamgirls Cup today, Kakuryu is on schedule for the Fuji Cup. Why he picked this date and not a day after the Hakuho cup is maybe Ladies First. Edit: Actually it's not the Fuji but the Sky Inc. Cup Edited February 11 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 694 Posted February 11 Hoshoryuu won by henka lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted February 11 (edited) Henka Fest 2024. Disappointing experience for the fans who paid good money to attend. Edited February 11 by Kaninoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,727 Posted February 11 2.5 million yen and tomorrow the ozeki promotion party: "Gambarimashita" with a laughing face - after being runner-up last year o OB bout Ishiura-Chiyonokuni - one extra announced like active before the last bout at the intai-zumo o 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,309 Posted February 11 (edited) Hiradoumi was the runner up (beat new Ozeki Kotonowaka in the quarterfinals) and received the kanto-sho. The announcer called him Churanoumi multiple times, to the protests of the crowd. "I didn't complain. The crowd did my work and that was cool.." he said later. Having a laugh at the "incident". Quarterfinal win over Kotononozakura yet: Edited February 11 by Kintamayama 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junsan 170 Posted February 11 Semifinal "henka": Final HENKA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,334 Posted February 11 7 hours ago, Kaninoyama said: Henka Fest 2024. Disappointing experience for the fans who paid good money to attend. Hassotobi is kinda cool, though this wasn't the finest exemplar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,071 Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Reonito said: 8 hours ago, Kaninoyama said: Henka Fest 2024. Disappointing experience for the fans who paid good money to attend. Hassotobi is kinda cool, though this wasn't the finest exemplar. I'd say the first was an ok HNH, the second was just dialling it in. And I wouldn't call either a hassōtobi - the only proper one done in the sekitori ranks in recent memory is Enhō. Put it another way, I didn't pay good money to attend, and it still was kinda disappointing to see Hōshōryū cheapo his way to the prize. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junsan 170 Posted February 11 Ishiura vs Chiyonokuni 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 582 Posted February 11 Hoshoryu was just protecting his injured knee, twice! I am surprised that he even participated. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kraz 19 Posted February 11 Recording: https://t.me/SumoCuts/2333 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
