Grand Sumo Results--with relevant links to articles and video highlights--2022--July 10-24 (Nagoya)
Links to selected Basho (Tournament) Blog Posts--March 2020--Present
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An in depth review of the May (Natsu--Summer) Basho from Chris Sumo Youtube (each video is from 5-10 minutes in duration).
MAY 2022 SUMO: ON LOCATION! Playlist: 15 videos that covered every day of the Basho. Coverage of multiple Divisions, analysis, etc. The best English language video source to see the entire Basho in a nutshell.
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July 2022 (Nagoya) 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)
Day 1; Day 2; Day 3; Day 4; Day 5
Day 6; Day 7; Day 8; Day 9; Day 10
Day 11; Day 12; Day 13; Day 14; Day 15
Summary; Cumulative Statistics; Selected Comparisons with May 2022 Basho and Index to all Videos and Photos (Scroll to the bottom of the page)
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JULY 2022 BASHO (Nagoya)
Grand Sumo Results, standings, match articles, photos, videos of all matches, match analyses for the July (Nagoya) Basho (July 10-24, 2022).
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 or or Deepl 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 or the translations that are selectively given at Sumo Forum (I will point to them when I find them).
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 July 2022 (Nagoya) Basho (one of 6 annual Basho, held in the odd months) is held is held at Nagoya's Dolphins Arena (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium (1)(2) (source: Wikipedia). The 15 match Makuuchi (Top Division--salaried) and Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) Basho usually have 21 and 14 matches per Day respectively. The other 4 divisions (Makushita, Sandanme, Jonidan, and Jonukuchi--all non salaried) will each have a 7 match Basho. Be sure to follow the Japanese Sumo Association's Absentee information, which covers injury and other related absences. There are also links to it 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 his performances in the present, as well as the last several Basho before this one. There is also a Banzuke produced by the Japan Times.
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)
The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--May 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition.
Pinkerton has also added height and weight (metric with conversion) scatter charts for the January 2022, November & July 2021 (all Makuuchi) and 1991-2021 Yusho (Tournament Winner) Basho.
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.
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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 listed in the blog posts are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport is 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 listed in the blog posts are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport is 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 May 2022 Basho see the article at Tachiai.org: "Kensho Update: Natsu 2022". Included in this article is a link to a spreadsheet with a daily accounting of all Kensho awarded.
There is a dedicated topic to ongoing Kensho Information for this Basho at Sumo Forum
The prize for winning the Tournament is about 10 million yen (about 73,500 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 with all things 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 43 stables listed in the JSA Beya Guide. There are 5 Ichimon.
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. For a more up to date view see the Wikipedia Table and sort by Ichimon. It is current through February 2022.
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Previews Japan Sumo Association
Japan Sumo Association Banzuke Topics
Tachiai.org: Nagoya Basho Preperations
NHK Video Preview (available on demand until July 22, 2022) (28:00).
Tachiai.org Basho Preview Podcasts
Basho Banzuke Discussion and Predictions and Predictions: (audio: 29:35)
Sumo News and Topics: (audio: 24:44 )
Tachiai.org Previews:
Grand Sumo Breakdown Podcast
Nagoya 2022 Preview (audio: 1:53:32)
Chris Sumo Youtube
Jason Harris Youtube
Other Previews
Newspaper Previews
Japan Times
Note: Japan Times may require free registration.
Yokozuna Terunofuji eager to put on show for fans in Nagoya, by John Gunning
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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--Y1e (May Yusho (Champion--12-3--his 7th Top Division Yusho and and 3rd in 6 Basho as a Yokozuna).
There are three Ozeki: Takakeisho--O1e (8-7 in May). Mitakeumi--O1w (6-9 in May, and Shodai--O2w (5-10 in May).
Two of the three (Mitakeumi and Shodai) are Kadoban. They must attain kachi-koshi (a winning record--minimu 8 wins) or they will lose their Ozeki rank. If that happens, they will need to win a minimum of 10 matches in the next (September) Basho to regain Ozeki rank. If they don't, then they will need to win 33 matches in three consecutive Basho from san'yaku (Top Rank--Sekiwake or Komusubi) to regain Ozeki rank. This will be one of the main sub-texts of this Basho, because only Ozeki can be promoted to Yokozuna and the only present Yokozuna has knee issues that could end his career at any time. Sumo without a Yokozuna would be very deleterious for the popularity of the sport.
There are two Sekiwake: Wakatakakage--S1e (March Yusho [Champion])--who finished May at 9-6; and Daieisho (S1w--promoted from Komusubi--K1w--after finishing 11-4 in May, a 2nd place finish, and winning a special prize. He also won the Yusho (Championship) in January 2021).
There are two Komusubi: Hoshoryu--K1e (8-7 in May) and Abi (K1w) (demoted from Sekiwake after finishing 7-8 in May)
Of the eight san'yaku (Top Ranked Rikishi), six are Japanese and two are Mongolian born.
One Rikishi has dropped out of the Basho, Takayasu (Maegashira--Rank and Filer--M4w) due to Covid. This Basho will begin with 41 contestants. There will be 21 matches per day. 315 matches are scheduled at this time. A high ranking Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) rikishi will substitute against low ranking Makuuchi (Top Division--salaried) every day to fill out the card. As the Basho progresses, injuries might bring the number of Top Division Rikishi down, and might also limit each days action to less than 20 matches.
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The 42 (Banzuke) contestants' nation of origin:
Japan: 34
Mongolia: 6 (including the Yokozuna)
Bulgaria 1
Georgia: 1
Banzuke (Rankings) for Makuuchi (Top Division), July 2022 Basho with Links to Place of Origin (Country or Prefecture), Stable, the most recent Height and Weight can be found at the Japanese Sumo Association. The order is from Top Rank to bottom. Click on any Rikishi (Wrestler) link for information about dimensions, Stable, and recent performance including records and Kimarite (Finishing moves).
Four Rikishi have been promoted from Juryo (2nd Division).
Tsurugisho (M14w) Tokyo Prefecture, Oitekazi Stable, Age 30, 200 Kg (440 pounds), 184 cm (6'0"). Up From J6e (10-5 in Juryo--2nd Division). Was last in Top Division in January 2022 (M162, 6-9).
Daiamami (M16w), Kagoshima Prefecture, Oitekazi Stable, 29, 180 kg (397 pounds), 185 cm (6'1") Up from J2e (11-4 in Juryo--2nd Division--2nd Place in May--Lost a Playoff). Was last in Top Division in July 2021 (M14e, 4-11).
Chiyomaru (M17w) Kagoshima Prefecture, Kokonoe Stable, 31, 172 kg (379 pounds), 177 cm (5'10"). Up from J1e (8-7 in May). Was last in Top Division in March 2022 (M13e, 5-10).
There is one Rookie (Debutant) in this Basho.
Nishikifuji (M17e) Aomori Prefecture, Isegahama Stable (also is Yokozuna Terunofuji's Stable), 25, 149 kg (328 pounds), 183 cm (6'0"). Up from J6w (11-4 in May, won the Yusho in a Playoff).
Weight Changes: Chris Sumo mentioned in one of his videos that weigh ins were held before May Basho. None of these weights have changed in July. Below you will find a comparison of the most up to date weights to weights listed by the Japanese Sumo Association in January, the latest month I copied out weights (rounded to the nearest pound in the conversion).
Key: Rikishi; Latest Weight, January Weight
*=No January weight available
Terunofuji (Y1e) 181 kg (399 pounds).......184 (406)
Takakeisho (O2e) 163 (359).................163 (359)
Mitakeumi (O1e) 169 (373)................174 (384)
Shodai (O1w) 165 (364)................167 (368)
Wakatakakage (S1e) 131 (289).................130 (287)
Daieisho (K1w) 162 (357).................162 (357)
Hoshoryu (K1e) 141 (311).................132 (291)
Abi (K1w) 151 (333).................154 (340)
Kiribayama (M1e) 139 (306).................140 (309)
Takanosho (M1w) 170 (375).................164 (362)
Kotonowaka (M2e) 166 (366).................165 (364)
Ichinojo (M2w) 211 (465).................206 (454)
Tamawashi (M3e) 175 (386).................172 (379)
Ura (M3w) 148 (326).................147 (324)
Wakamotoharu (M4e) 139 (306).................138 (304)
Takayasu (M4w) 184 (406).................177 (390)
Endo (M5e) 149 (328).................148 (326)
Sadanoumi (M5w) 143 (315).................140 (309)
Aioyama (M6e) 182 (401).................183 (403)
Tobizaru (M6w) 134 (295).................134 (295)
Okinoumi (M7e) 156 (344).................158 (348)
Hokutofuji (M7w) 166 (366).................166 (366)
Tochinoshin (M8e) 168 (370).................182 (401)
Nishikigi (M8w) 172 (379)*
Shimanoumi (M9e) 152 (335).................152 (335)
Kotoeko (M9w) 132 (291).................134 (295)
Chiyotairyu (M10e) 190 (419).................189 (417)
Meisei (M10w) 148 (326).................148 (326)
Kotoshoho (M11e) 159 (351)*
Midorifuji (M11w) 112 (247)*
Terutsuyoshi(M12e) 111 (245).................117 (258)
Takarafuji (M12w) 170 (375).................168 (370)
Ichiyamamoto(M13e) 143 (315).................145 (320)
Chiyoshoma (M13w) 141 (311).................141 (311)
Myogiryu (M14e) 156 (344).................155 (342)
Tsurugisho (M14w) 200 (440).................200 (440)
Onosho (M15e) 161 (355).................153 (337)
Oho (M15w) 179 (395)*
Yutakayama (M16e) 178 (392).................174 (384)
Daiamami (M16w) 180 (397)*
Nishikifuji (M17e) 149 (328)*
Chiyomaru (M17w) 172 (379).................178 (392)
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July 2022 (Nagoya) 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)
Day 1; Day 2; Day 3; Day 4; Day 5
Day 6; Day 7; Day 8; Day 9; Day 10
Day 11; Day 12; Day 13; Day 14; Day 15
Summary; Cumulative Statistics; Selected Comparisons with May 2022 Basho and Index to all Videos and Photos (Scroll to the bottom of the page)
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