Sumo Rankings: Onosato Makes Ozeki; Shishi First Ukrainian to Top Division

The Japan Sumo Association have released the banzuke (rankings) for the upcoming Kyushu basho (tournament). Within it are some expected, and very significant, changes. There are also some surprises, which is a growing trend with the JSA and their rankings. Read on for a breakdown of what happened and what it all means. Makuuchi Banzuke (top division sumo rankings) East Rank West Terunofuji πŸ‡²πŸ‡³ Yokozuna KotozakuraπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Ozeki Hoshoryu πŸ‡²πŸ‡³ Ozeki Onosato πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Kirishima πŸ‡²πŸ‡³ Sekiwake Daieisho πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Wakamotoharu πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Komusubi … Continue reading Sumo Rankings: Onosato Makes Ozeki; Shishi First Ukrainian to Top Division