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September 20, 2005
Sumo - Day 10
As the sumo tournament enters its climactic final third, Koto'oshu remains on top. He still hasn't lost, running off a record (for a new Sekiwake) 10 straight wins -- most likely setting him up for talk of Ozeki promotion after next tournament. His sumo has improved, too. Today he was a little defensive but pulled off a sweet throw at the edge to win.
Meanwhile, Asashoryu keeps rolling. Since his shocking loss on day 1, he has looked basically invincible, with hardly any risk even of losing in any of his matches.
Also at 9-1, 19-yr. old Kisenosato, who is almost the lowest-ranked wrestler in the top division. Which means he hasn't had to face any of the best wrestlers, and at some point, they'll put him up against tough competition. (In other words, don't bet on him to win.)
The final contender is Ozeki Tochiazuma, at 8-2. He'll need some help to win it, but he goes up against Koto'oshu tomorrow and if he wins, there will be 4 wrestlers within 1 win of the lead.
Current standings:
10-0 -- Koto'oshu
9-1 -- Asashoryu, Kisenosato
8-2 -- Tochiazuma
7-3 -- Chiyotaikai (1 away from keeping his Ozeki rank), Hakuho (6 wins in a row)
4-6 -- Takamisakari
Posted by JoshHornik at September 20, 2005 01:15 PM