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Aonishiki Claims Second Straight Grand Sumo Title

1/26/2026

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Aonishiki, a sumo wrestler, won the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating Atamifuji in the playoff with a left-handed headlock throw, as both wrestlers led on the final day.
He also became the first since Futabayama in 1937 to claim consecutive Emperor's Cups while wrestling at sekiwake and ozeki.
The victory positions him for a third consecutive win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, starting March 8.

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Aonishiki, a sumo wrestler, won the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament by defeating Atamifuji in the playoff with a left-handed headlock throw, as both wrestlers led on the final day.
He also became the first since Futabayama in 1937 to claim consecutive Emperor's Cups while wrestling at sekiwake and ozeki.
The victory positions him for a third consecutive win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, starting March 8.