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AONISHIKI

Aonishiki (left) receives the trophy from Hakkaku, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, after winning the July Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 29, 2026
Sumo¡¯s top wrestler isn¡¯t a yokozuna ¡ª yet
A championship-winning return from injury in Nagoya cemented Aonishiki¡¯s status as sumo¡¯s leading performer.
Kirishima (right) defeats Atamifuji by <i>oshidashi</i> at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 22, 2026
Nagoya Basho enters final stretch with everything to play for
Aonishiki¡¯s push for both the Emperor¡¯s Cup and a return to ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± has become the defining story of Nagoya, but several dangerous challengers remain firmly in the hunt.
Takanosho (left) in action with Onosato at IG Arena in Nagoya on Tuesday
SUMO
Jul 15, 2026
Early losses for yokozuna in Nagoya no cause for concern ¡ª in theory
Even the most disastrous start to a meet by a pretournament favorite is something that can be overcome.
Yokozuna Hoshoryu will be in the spotlight as the favorite during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
May 8, 2026
Path to glory opens for Hoshoryu after injuries to rivals Onosato and Aonishiki
Yokozuna Onosato and ozeki Aonishiki withdrew from the Summer Basho due to injuries.
Kirishima (then Kiribayama) in the Kokugikan in Tokyo in February 2020. Should Kirishima repeat March¡¯s Emperor¡¯s Cup-winning performance in the upcoming meet, he¡¯ll immediately become one of the most successful <i>¨­³ú±ð°ì¾±</i> of all time.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 6, 2026
What should the expectations be for sumo¡¯s current trio of ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾±?
A recent promotion puts Kirishima at sumo¡¯s second-highest rank, alongside Kotozakura and Aonishiki.
Yoshinofuji (left) defeats Aonishiki on March 9, the second day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, at Edion Arena in Osaka. ¡¡
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 18, 2026
Aonishiki¡¯s busted yokozuna bid disappointing, but not concerning
For Aonishiki, the Osaka meet is likely to go down as just a stumbling block on his journey toward the sport¡¯s highest rank.
Aonishiki pictured at Ajigawa stable in Tokyo on Feb. 2
SUMO
Mar 6, 2026
March basho opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion
With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo¡¯s balance of power.
Newly promoted wrestlers Fujiseiun (left) and Fujiryoga pose with a copy of the <i>banzuke</i> rankings in Osaka on Tuesday.
SUMO
Feb 25, 2026
Physical banzuke ranking reveals sumo¡¯s storylines
Many sumo stories don¡¯t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings.
<i>?zeki</i> Aonishiki speaks to reporters at Ajigawa Stable on Wednesday.
SUMO
Feb 5, 2026
Rising star Aonishiki shows poise beyond years both in and out the sumo ring
Record-breaking success and incredible assimilation have both been made possible by the young Ukrainian¡¯s diligence, maturity and strong willpower.
Aonishiki (center) defeats Atamifuji to clinch the championship at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 26, 2026
Incredible Aonishiki continues to edge closer to perfection
After winning back-to-back Emperor¡¯s Cups, the young Ukrainian now stands on the doorstep of promotion to sumo¡¯s highest rank.
Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup after winning his second consecutive Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 25, 2026
Aonishiki continues meteoric rise with victory at New Year Basho
Aonishiki clinched the New Year Basho by beating Maegashira No. 4 Atamifuji in a riveting playoff bout after both men ended the 15-day tournament with 12-3 records.
Aonishiki (left) defeats Ura on day one of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 14, 2026
Aonishiki sets the pace as New Year Basho title race takes shape
Although there is a long way to go in the current meet, if the 21-year-old takes home a second straight Emperor¡¯s Cup he¡¯ll be in position to earn promotion to yokozuna.
Onosato (right) wrestles during the open practice session at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 9, 2026
Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion
Injuries and form concerns cloud sumo¡¯s biggest stars heading into the 2026 hatsu basho.
Yokozuna Onosato (center) performs at the ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 7, 2026
What¡¯s in store for Â鶹´«Ã½ national sport in 2026?
All that remains is Saturday¡¯s ring purification ceremony before the battle to see who will be first to lift the Emperor¡¯s Cup in 2026.
Onosato is presented with a ceremonial sash in the town of Ami in Ibaraki Prefecture on Friday.
SUMO
Dec 30, 2025
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Rikishi of the year would naturally be the showpiece award, and for 2025 there¡¯s an obvious recipient.
Aonishiki (right) and Ajigawa stablemaster pose with a <i>banzuke</i> ranking list on Monday in Koto Ward, Tokyo.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 24, 2025
Changes abound in sumo¡¯s first banzuke of 2026
Another exciting year of sumo is upon us, with the sport¡¯s rankings sheet offering a hint of what¡¯s to come.
Aonishiki pushes out Hoshoryu on Nov. 22 in Fukuoka. The undersized Ukrainian's rapid rise up the sumo rankings can be attributed to his elite technique.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 10, 2025
Elite technique behind Aonishiki¡¯s rapid rise to §à?zeki
Aonishiki gives up an average of 7 centimeters and 36 kilograms to his sumo rivals, but the rising star more than makes up for that disadvantage with his technical skills.
Ukrainian-born Aonishiki (right) is promoted to ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± during a ceremony in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Wednesday.
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Aonishiki (center) holds a sea bream after his promotion to ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± was made official, in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Wednesday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 26, 2025
Aonishiki¡¯s promotion to ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± seals 2025 as era-changing year
With two young yokozuna and now a fresh-faced ozeki at the top of the sumo rankings, the future looks bright for Â鶹´«Ã½ national sport.
Aonishiki celebrates after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
SUMO
Nov 24, 2025
Aonishiki still in disbelief after winning first title at Kyushu Basho
The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, is set to be promoted to sumo¡¯s second-highest rank this week.
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