Current location:World Wave news portal > opinions
SUMO/ Takerufuji grabs title on makuuchi debut, breaks 110
World Wave news portal2024-04-30 22:15:20【opinions】6People have gathered around
IntroductionTakerufuji made history March 24, becoming the first wrestler in 110 years to seize the title in a t
Takerufuji made history March 24, becoming the first wrestler in 110 years to seize the title in a tournament where he debuted in the sumo’s top makuuchi division.
Takerufuji, 24, pushed down Gonoyama to end the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka with a 13-2 record.
“I am relieved that I was able to wrestle on the dohyo on the final day,” said Takerufuji, who injured his right leg when he lost to Asanoyama the previous day.
Takerufuji has said he wants to be a wrestler who is remembered rather than one who sets a record.
“A record is important, but I put the best of my efforts so that everyone will remember this bout,” he said March 24.
The last makuuchi division debutant who won a tournament was Ryogoku, who took the Emperor’s Cup in the summer tournament of 1914.
Takerufuji, a native of Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, is ranked maegashira No. 17, the lowest among all wrestlers in the makuuchi division.
He became the fourth lowest-ranked wrestler to clinch the title after Terunofuji in the July tournament in 2020.
Terunofuji, who had fallen from the second-highest rank of ozeki, went on to become yokozuna the following year.
It took only 10 tournaments for Takerufuji to win the Emperor’s Cup since he made his debut on the dohyo.
It was the fastest pace among wrestlers who debuted after the current system of six tournaments a year was adopted in 1958.
The previous record was 24 tournaments held by Takahanada, who later wrestled as yokozuna Takanohana, and Asashoryu, another yokozuna.
Takerufuji started the latest tournament with 11 consecutive wins, matching the opening streak record for a makuuchi division debutant since the 15-day tournament format was formalized in the summer tournament of 1949.
The original record was set by legendary yokozuna Taiho.
Ozeki Hoshoryu defeated Takerufuji on Day 12, keeping him from rewriting the record.
Onosato was following Takerufuji with a 11-3 record when he entered the final day. But he gave up his fourth loss to Hoshoryu.
Address of this article:http://ukraine.downmusic.org/content-27f599952.html
Very good!(37)
Related articles
- China to hold first space cooperation forum with LatAm, Caribbean countries
- Food fan reviews America's wackiest MCDONALD'S
- Gas prices are on the rise again. Here's where experts say they are going next.
- Millions of transparent blob
- Asia's first cylindrical FPSO facility completed in E China
- The ultimate guide to 101 FREE Easter treats taking place across Britain
- A brush with Van Gogh in picture
- Net tightens on Bolsonaro as police seize passport in coup probe
- Who is Humza Yousaf's wife Nadia El
- REVEALED: The eye
Popular articles
Recommended
Uzbekistan and Japan qualify for men's Olympic soccer by reaching U23 Asian Cup final
Pictured: The railway in Britain that's Europe's shortest line
The ultimate guide to 101 FREE Easter treats taking place across Britain
Fascinating video goes inside old Boeing 737 plane that has been transformed into a luxury cliff
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti apologizes for forgetting German on his Bayern Munich return
I took a trip on America's CHEAPEST cruise
Wine in bed, skiing to the pub
The legal battle over the abortion pill has reached the Supreme Court. Here's what to know.
Links
- China's demographic dividend is turning into talent dividend
- Article 20 still leads China's box office chart
- I am a neurologist but was still diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in my 40s
- 85 ancient sites unearthed along China's Grand Canal
- Terrifying map reveals route Iran's strike force of 100 kamikaze drones will take to hit Israel
- Domestic comedy
- China's NCPA to host Festival Waltz concert
- Inside the China Online Audiovisual Annual Gala
- Israel stands strong: IDF reveals it has shot down more than 200 drones and missiles fired by Iran
- Tourism flourishes as Kashgar gears for Spring Festival gala