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Aonishiki Clinches Kyushu Basho Title, Eyes Ozeki Rank

11/24/2025

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Aonishiki won the Kyushu Basho playoff on November 23, 2025, securing a grand sumo title and earning the Outstanding Performance Award and the Technique Prize.
Aonishiki defeated yokozuna Hoshoryu in the playoff, improving to 4-0 against him.
Aonishiki defeated ozeki Kotozakura to secure a playoff berth.
Aonishiki expressed ambition to reach the ozeki rank, with the Japan Sumo Association set to announce the decision on November 26, 2025.

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Story summary

Aonishiki won the Kyushu Basho playoff on November 23, 2025, securing a grand sumo title and earning the Outstanding Performance Award and the Technique Prize.
Aonishiki defeated yokozuna Hoshoryu in the playoff, improving to 4-0 against him.
Aonishiki defeated ozeki Kotozakura to secure a playoff berth.
Aonishiki expressed ambition to reach the ozeki rank, with the Japan Sumo Association set to announce the decision on November 26, 2025.