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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/06/sumo/2026-march-basho-preview/
March basho opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion - The Japan Times
Mar 6, 2026 - 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.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/25/sumo/basho-reports/aonishiki-wins-new-year-basho/
Aonishiki continues meteoric rise with victory at New Year Basho - The Japan Times
Jan 25, 2026 - 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...
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/26/sumo/basho-reports/aonishiki-hatsu-basho/
Incredible Aonishiki continues to edge closer to perfection - The Japan Times
Jan 26, 2026 - After winning back-to-back Emperor’s Cups, the young Ukrainian now stands on the doorstep of promotion to sumo’s highest rank.
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