Grand Sumo Results--with relevant links to articles and video highlights--September (Aki)--September 12-26, 2021
Link to November and September 2020 Basho Blog Post
Link to March 2021 Basho Blog Post
Link to May 2021 Basho Blog Post
Link to July 2021 Basho Blog Post
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September 2021 (Aki) Basho
Introduction and Previews (including 2 Fred Pinkerton height x weight scatter plots)--links to all player information (ranking, prefecture or country of origin, date of birth, stable height, weight)
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SEPTEMBER 2021 BASHO (AKI)
Grand Sumo Results, standings, match articles, photos, videos of all matches, match analyses for the September (Aki) Basho, (September 12-26, 2021).
Note: to the best of my knowledge, the daily NHK videos should be available on demand throughout the Basho and for a short period (about two weeks) thereafter. Then they will be removed from the NHK website.
For background on my interest in Sumo and the reason for the blog, see the "What is this about?" page.
For a list of selected "Essential Links"
Note: Source for all Rikishi (wrestler) links, unless otherwise specifically stated, is Sumo Reference, which is, without question, the most exhaustive, time encompassing (back to the mid-18th Century), freely available, and easy to use interconnected sports database I have seen. The amount of information contained is staggering.
Note: All articles linked to below, unless otherwise specifically stated, are in English. All Nikkansports.com articles are in Japanese. For some quotes, I have used Google Translate for English translations. The translations are "primitive" (the nicest adjective I can think of, but the best I can do). For real English translations of Rikishi quotes, I would recommend Chris Sumo Youtube.
Note: On mobile devices, the tables will line up better in landscape mode. Use that or reader view landscape for best results.
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The September (Aki) Basho (Tournament) (one of 6 annual Basho, held in the odd numbered months), is contested at Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan (1)(2) (source: Wikipedia) The 15 day Makuuchi (Top Divison--salaried) and Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) Basho usually have 21 and 14 matches per day respectively. Due to the absence of Y1e Hakuho and M12e Ishiura (Pandemic restrictions), and S2e Asanoyama (due to suspension for breaking Pandemic restrictions), this Makuuchi Basho will begin with 20 matches per day. The other 4 divisions (Makushita, Sandanme, Jonidan, and Jonukuchi--all non salaried) will each have 7 match Basho. Be sure to follow the Japanese Sumo Association's Absentee information, which covers injury and other related absences. There are links to it also under each day's results links.
Complete Banzuke (rankings for this Tournament, along with other relevant links) can be found at Sumo Reference (all 6 divisions--abbreviated) and the Japanese Sumo Association, (all 6 divisions--the JSA link is only to the current Basho)--click on any Rikishi name and you will find a complete accounting of their performances in the present, as well as the last 5 Basho before this one. Note for dimensions:
Kilograms*2.2=pounds. Centimeters*.394=inches).
In addition, Fred Pinkerton keeps up a graphic "rolling Banzuke" with connecting horizontal lines angling up or down for each Rikishi over the course of the last 3 Basho. (all .pdf format)
July--September--November 2020
The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--May 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition.
I cannot give higher praise to a graphic representation than to say that this is the "Minard Map" of Sumo ranking. More on the Minard map can be found here.
The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--May 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition.
I cannot give higher praise to a graphic representation than to say that this is the "Minard Map" of Sumo ranking. More on the Minard map can be found here.
Pinkerton has also added height and weight (metric with conversion) scatter charts for the July 2021 (all Makuuchi) and 1991-2021 Yusho (Tournament Winner) Basho. There is no September chart available as of September 10, 2021
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Note: Y(okozuna); O(zeki); S(ekiwaki); and K(omusubi) are Top Ranked Rikishi (in the order listed). Also known as san'yaku (Wikipedia)
Glossary of finishing moves (Kimarite): (Wikimedia)
For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kimarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves below are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport are the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the Rikishi share of the money. For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.
For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kimarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves below are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport are the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the Rikishi share of the money. For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.
For more on "envelope" accounting for the September 2020 Basho see the article at Tachiai.org: "Aki Kensho Summary". The Twitter link in the article links directly (see docs.google) to a spreadsheet that details envelopes won on each day of the Basho. Note that the higher ranked the Rikishi is, the more envelopes he usually receives.
There is a dedicated topic to ongoing Kensho information at Sumo Forum
The prize for winning the Tournament is about 10 million yen (about 92,000 USD at the moment). Base salary for Top Tier Rikishi is about 8,800 USD per month.
More on Championship Prizes (NHK Sumpedia Video)
More on Prize Money (NHK Sumopedia Video)
For over 50 more short videos (1-2 minutes) see the NHK Sumopedia Library, the best and most entertaining way for the neophyte to learn various aspects about the sport, from ritual to strategy and tactics.
Stable (Beya) Guide (Japanese Sumo Association [in English])
Note that Makuuchi (Top Division) Rikishi do not usually fight stablemates in Basho.
Note that, as all things with Sumo, there are deeper layers to dive into. Stables are parts of groups of stables, just like galaxies are parts of super galaxies. These are called Ichimon. According to Wikipedia Glossary of terms ichimon "tend to cooperate closely on inter-stable training and the occasional transfer of personnel." There are, at present (August 2021) 42 stables. There are 5 Ichimon.
Source: Wikivisually.com
For more information, including a listing of stables in each Ichimon and how long those stables have been in existence, see the Introduction to the March 2021 (Haru) Basho Blog
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Previews
Japan Sumo Association Youtube
NHK Video Preview (available on demand until September 24, 2021) (28:00)
Tachiai.org Blog offers 3 preview podcasts (all between 20 and 30 minutes) discussing Sumo News and Events, Banzuke Discussion, and Preview and Predictions
Chris Sumo Youtube (almost all less than 10 minutes)
Japanese Sumo Association Pre Basho Interviews. Short subtitled video interviews with new Yokozuna Terunofuji and new Sekiwake Meisei
Other Previews
Newspaper Previews
Japan Times
Note: Japan Times may require free registration.
Door open for Terunofuji to celebrate yokozuna ascension with Emperor’s Cup at Autumn Basho, by John Gunning
Tsukedashi shortcut helps amateur standouts climb pro sumo ranks, by John Gunning
Kyodo News
Nikkan Sports has 15 preview stories from September 9-11 (Japanese)
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THE CONTESTANTS
San'yaku (Top Rank)
Y=Yokozuna (highest rank);
O=Ozeki (2nd rank);
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank);
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.
Rank and Filers
M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).
e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West
Y=Yokozuna (highest rank);
O=Ozeki (2nd rank);
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank);
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.
Rank and Filers
M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).
e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West
There is one Yokozuna (Terunofuji--Y1w). Hakuho--Y1e is out of the Basho due to Covid issues that have effected his stable.
There are two Ozeki (Shodai--O1e and Takakeisho--O1w). Takakeisho is "Kadoban", meaning that he had a losing score in the last Basho and he must have a winning score in this one or he will be demoted and no longer be Ozeki.
There are two Sekiwake (Mitakeumi--S1e and Meisei--S1w). While Asanoyama is on the Banzuke at S2e he has been suspended due to Covid restriction violations. When he returns, he will be demoted to a non-salaried rank.
There are two Komusubi (Takayasu--K1e and Ichinojo--K1w).
Of the seven san'yaku (Top Ranked Rikishi), five are Japanese and two are Mongolian born.
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The 42 (Banzuke) contestants' nation of origin:
Japan: 32
Mongolia: 7
Brazil: 1
Bulgaria 1
Georgia: 1
Banzuke for Makuuchi, September 2021 Basho
*=Promoted from Juryo (2nd Division)
#=Kadoban--must have winning record this Basho (8-7 or better) to retain Ozeki Rank
!=Newly promoted Yokozuna
xx=Dropped out of Basho before it started due to injury, health concerns, or suspension
R=Rookie (1st Makuuchi (Top Division) Tournament)--there are no Rookies in this Basho
Source for all except height and weight: Sumo Reference
Source for height and weight: Japan Sumo Association
Note: Centimeters to Inches *.394; Kilograms to Pounds *2.205
Height Conversion
175cm=5'9'; 180cm=5'11''; 185cm=6'1"; 190cm=6'3"; 195cm=6'5"
Weight Conversion
90.7kg=200lb; 113.4kg=250lb; 136kg=300lb; 158.8 kg=350lb; 181.4kg=400lb
Rank Ring Name Nation/ Stable d/m/y DOB H W
Prefecture cent. KG
Y1w Terunofuji! Mongolia Isegahama 29.11.1991 192 184
O1e Shodai Kumamoto Tokitsukaze 05.11.1991 183 167
O1w Takakeisho# Hyogo Tokiwayama 05.08.1996 175 163
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M1w Takanosho Chiba Tokiwayama 14.11.1994 185 164
M2e Hokutofuji Saitama Hakkaku 15.07.1992 185 166
M2w Kiribayama Mongolia Michinoku 24.04.1996 185 140
M3e Wakatakakage Fukushima Arashio 06.12.1994 181 130
M3w Kotonowaka Chiba Sadogatake 19.11.1997 188 165
M5e Chiyoshoma Mongolia Kokonoe 20.07.1991 183 141
M5w Takarafuji Aomori Isegahama 18.02.1987 185 168
M7e Shimanoumi Mie Kise 11.07.1989 179 152
M7w Terutsuyoshi Hyogo Isegahama 17.01.1995 169 117
M10e Chiyotairyu Tokyo Kokonoe 14.11.1988 182 189
M11w Kotoeko Miyazaki Sadogatake 20.11.1991 176 134
M12w Tochinoshin Georgia Kasugano 13.10.1987 191 182
M13e Kagayaki Ishikawa Takadagawa 01.06.1994 193 159
M13w Tsurugisho Tokyo Oitekaze 27.07.1991 184 200
M14w Yutakayama* Niigata Tokitsukaze 22.09.1993 184 174
M15e Ichiyamamoto Hokkaido Nishonoseki 01.10.1993 187 145
M16w Tokushoryu Nara Kise 22.08.1986 182 191
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September 2021 (Aki) Basho
Introduction and Previews (including 2 Fred Pinkerton height x weight scatter plots)--links to all player information (ranking, prefecture or country of origin, date of birth, stable height, weight)
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