Grand Sumo Autumn Basho rankings announced

The Japan Sumo Association has announced the official banzuke (ranking) for the upcoming Autumn Basho, scheduled to begin on September 13 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

Notable promotions include Fujinokawa, who has risen to the rank of Sekiwake, marking the first time a wrestler from Kyoto has reached the san-yaku ranks in 198 years. Additionally, Hakuonofuji has been promoted to Komusubi, becoming the second wrestler from Tottori Prefecture to reach this rank in the post-war era. Aonishiki returns to the Ozeki rank following his victory in the previous tournament.

Other ranking updates include Asanoyama moving up to East Maegashira 6, while Nishikigi remains at West Juryo 14. Local wrestler Oyamada from Akita will compete at East Makushita 39.