Yokozuna
Yokozuna Onosato withdrew from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on the fourth day. The 25-year-old submitted his withdrawal notice to the Japan Sumo Association a day after three straight losses to open the tournament at Edion Arena Osaka. This is his second mid-tournament withdrawal.
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The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament opens in Fukuoka for November, with yokozuna Onosato and Hoshoryu leading the favorites for the Emperor’s Cup. A potential showdown on Nov. 23 remains a toss-up for the victor. Following Terunofuji's retirement earlier in 2025, these two young powerhouses guide sumo as the year closes.