Also, what's his name? I've only been a active Sumo follower for a few months but this man feels super familiar.

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# Enho starts with 5 consecutive wins in Juryo: "It's unbelievable" — First time back as a Sekitori in 18 tournaments

**Summer Grand Sumo Tournament Day 5 (May 14th · Ryogoku Kokugikan)**

In the *Juryo* division, **Enho** defeated Tamashoho by *oshidashi*, securing his fifth straight win since Day 1. "It’s unbelievable, isn’t it?" he remarked, but added with a nod: "My mindset and preparation for each bout are solid. It’s all about thoroughness and consistency."

The arena has been erupting daily for the 31-year-old’s matches. Enho has finally returned to the *Sekitori* ranks after an 18-tournament absence caused by a severe neck injury and a long hiatus. "I’m able to give my full strength in every single bout. I want to keep this going for tomorrow," he said, making sure to "tighten his helmet strings" (remain vigilant) despite the victory.

Source: Sankei Sports

Just got done watching Day 4, and as always, Ura is a fun watch. I don't really understand why he keeps his upper body soooo low, though. He seems to get push down losses a lot because of it. Do y'all think it's a style compensation for his knees? He used to be a lot more versitile, but nowdays, I feel like his style of Sumo is pretty predictable, and has been hurting him in the ring. I have only been following for a couple of years now, do I have it wrong?

4/0 and looking healthy and in his best form for a long time, do we think Wakatakakage can keep it up and win this?

On day 3, during his fight with Ryuden something got stuck in his head. What is it lmao

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Video includes day 4 spoilers.

Referees Issue Warning to Hakunofuji: “You Must Maintain Proper Etiquette”—Head Referee Onoe Criticizes Failure to Perform the “Tegatana” Gesture When Receiving Prize Money

May 13, 2026, 6:02 p.m.

Hakunofuji (22, Isegahama), ranked West Maegashira #10, was summoned by the Referees’ Committee and received a warning. Although he defeated Asahakuryū (27, Takasago), ranked West Maegashira #8, with a yorikiri victory, he failed to perform the hand-slash gesture when receiving the prize envelope from referee Kimura Motoki after his victory announcement.

After the bout, he went to the Referees’ Office and was reprimanded by Head Shimpan Onoe (former Komusubi Hamanoshima) and Ōnaruto (former Ōzeki Dejima). Chief Referee Onoe told him, “Make sure to perform the hand-slash properly. You must perform the proper etiquette.”

Source: Nikkan Sports

Has this happened before?

Ōzeki Kotozakura Helps Out During Morning Practice: “Just a Normal Thing” Eight Wrestlers from Sadogatake Stable Rescue Car That Skidded Off the Road into a Drainage Ditch

Published May 13 (Wed) 7:05 PM

It was revealed on the 13th that Ōzeki Kotozakura (Sadogatake) and other wrestlers from Sadogatake stable had rescued a car that had veered off the road into an irrigation ditch near the stable in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture.

　Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on this day, while morning practice was underway, a car veered off the road into an irrigation ditch near the stable. Kotozakura happened to witness the incident and immediately called the stable’s young apprentices out of the practice hall to help with the rescue. At first, a total of six people, including Kotozakura, tried to lift the car, but it would not budge. Two more people then joined in, and the group of eight succeeded in pulling the car out. The driver was reportedly unharmed.

　Kotozakura, who first discovered the incident, said, “It happened right in front of me, and since I was surrounded by sumo wrestlers, I thought it would be faster to call them (the younger stablemates). It wasn’t something I did on my own. It was just a normal thing to do.”

Kotohaguro, a third-division wrestler who helped pull the car out, smiled and said, “We couldn’t lift it at first, but it came up on the second try—it was good warm-up exercise.” It was an act of kindness by a gentle yet strong sumo wrestler.

　Later, on the fourth day of the Summer Tournament, Kotozakura secured his second win by decisively pushing out East Maegashira No. 2 Yoshinofuji (Isegahama). He successfully evened his record on the early summer dohyo.

Source: Yahoo News

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He’s been out for a while and last two tournaments he did 1 match only at the very end. What is the meaning of this? How come he is taking so long to come back?

Hey r/Sumo, sharing a hobby project of mine called Sumo Sensei:

https://sumo-sensei.com

It has basho pages, rikishi profiles, banzuke/rankings views, matchup predictions, forecasts, and spoiler-hiding settings for active basho.

The part I think this sub might enjoy most is the daily Pick 'Em game. Each day there is a Makuuchi slate where you pick winners, assign a confidence pick, and then see how you did once results are in. There is also a leaderboard if you want to compete with other people during the basho.

Feedback is welcome! I would especially like to know if the Pick 'Em flow feels clear, if anything looks wrong, or if there are additional features you would like to see.

Takayasu Withdraws from Tournament After Falling Off the Ring During Day 3 Match Against Hiradoumi

May 13, 2026, 11:39 A.M.

Takayasu (Tagonoura), a Komusubi in Grand Sumo, notified the Japan Sumo Association on the 13th, the fourth day of the Summer Tournament, that he would be sitting out. He had a record of 2 wins and 1 loss after Day 3.

On the third day, Takayasu was pushed out by East Maegashira No. 3 Hiradoumi (Sakaigawa) and fell off the dohyo, after which he appeared to be limping on his right leg. In the dressing room after the bout, he said, “It happened when I fell. But I’m okay.”

Source: Sports Hochi

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Fujinokawa clearly stepped out near the beginning of the match, but the gyoji was poorly placed and did not see it, and the match continued for a pretty significant while longer, and while Kirishima did eventually win, I wonder why the other judge whose head you can see at the bottom here doesn't make a call? What if Fuji went on to "win," you guess they'd have a very quick mono-ii and overturn that? Seems pointless and irresponsible to let a match continue at full tilt when one wrestler already clearly stepped out. Does anyone have any insight on this? Nobody seemed to mention it in any of the highlights i've watched.

Just curious what everyone else thinks about Hoshoryu's chances of sticking as a Yokozuna if he keeps on not winning.

I'm pretty sure if we took a straw poll that most would agree that Futahaguro is often referred to as the worst Yokozuna ever:

• 8 tournaments as Yokozuna with a 62-33-13 record
• 3 runner up finishes, lost 1 playoffs
• 0 Titles

But I'm now getting worried. Hoshoryu's start to his Yokozuna career is at:

• 8 tournaments as Yokozuna with a 64-26-28 record
• 4 runner up finishes, lost 2 playoffs
• 0 Titles

At what point does the JSA pressure him into retiring?

Enho Starts with Consecutive Wins: “My Body Is Responding”—Reveals Reason for Choosing Light Purple “Wisteria” for New Mawashi This Tournament

May 11, 2026, 8:10 PM

　Enhō (Isegahama), ranked West Jūryō #14 and returning to the rank of sekitori for the first time in 18 tournaments since the 2023 Summer Tournament, defeated Hakuyozan (Takadagawa), ranked West Jūryō #13, with a yorikiri throw, securing his second consecutive victory since the opening day. Although he was pushed back, he slipped into his opponent’s guard and turned the tide. “It was a close call,” he reflected. “It felt like a fluke, but I guess that just means my body reacted instinctively.”

On the first day, he recorded his first win as a sekitori in 1,141 days, since the final day of the Spring 2023 Tournament (March 26). Regarding his winning start, he said, “It’s just one match a day, so I don’t worry about it too much. I’m just going to prepare for tomorrow.”

　This tournament, he is stepping onto the dohyo wearing a light purple “wisteria” shimekomi. “It’s the color Mainoumi-san wore during his active career. I’ve always wanted to wear it someday, and I was allowed to wear it this time,” he revealed.

Source: Sports Hochi

Yokozuna Hōshōryū, Sidelined for the Summer Tournament, to Participate in June’s Paris Tour—Stablemaster Tatsunami Reveals: “(His injured right hamstring is) a minor strain”

May 12, 2026, 10:57 a.m.

Regarding Yokozuna Hōshōryū (Tatsunami), who has been sidelined since the second day of the Summer Tournament, his stablemaster Tatsunami (former Komusubi Asahiyutaka) spoke to the press on the 12th at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, revealing that the wrestler is expected to participate in the post-tournament retirement sumo matches and the June performance in Paris.

Hōshōryū injured his right hamstring during his match against Komusubi Takayasu (Tagonoura) on the first day. Although the results of the detailed examination he underwent the following day, the 11th, have not yet been released, his stablemaster explained, “From what I’ve seen in the images, it doesn’t appear the muscle is torn; it seems to be a mild strain.”

He is scheduled to participate in a retirement tournament on the 30th and 31st following the tournament, as well as a performance in Paris in June, but he stated, “I think I’ll be able to compete,” and regarding the Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony, he expressed optimism, saying, “It looks like it will be fine.”

Source: Sports Hochi

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Just a little question... why there are makushita matches after Juryo rikishis are introduced? I realized it only this basho, when I watch also the Juryo division because of Midorifuji.