Nagoya Sumo in Photos

Kotoshoho emerges as surprise Nagoya sumo winner

July 28 2025

Yokozuna Onosato (C) walks to the raised ring to perform a ring-entering ritual on the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 13, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Wakamotoharu (R) defeats yokozuna Hoshoryu on the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 14, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Aonishiki (R) defeats yokozuna Hoshoryu on the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 15, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Takayasu (top) defeats Ichiyamamoto on the 11th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 23, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Kusano (top) defeats Mitakeumi on the 11th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 23, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Aonishiki (top) defeats Tamawashi on the 12th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 24, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Grand champion Onosato (C) reacts after losing to Kotoshoho on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 25, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Ozeki Kotozakura (R) reacts after losing to Atamifuji on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 25, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Aonishiki (L) and Ichiyamamoto compete on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 25, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Ozeki Kotozakura (L) defeats Hiradoumi on the 14th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 26, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Takayasu (L) and Atamifuji compete on the 14th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 26, 2025, at IG Arena in Nagoya. (Kyodo)

Kotoshoho (C) celebrates after winning his first career top-division title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya on July 27, 2025. (Kyodo)

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