Former Ozeki Asanoyama Secures Fourth Consecutive Victory at Nagoya Basho

Former ozeki Asanoyama (Toyama prefecture) achieved his fourth straight win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, defeating former ozeki Mitakeumi with a left uwatenage throw. The bout, held on day 7, saw Asanoyama maintain a strong grip and finish the match decisively, commenting that a stable footing at the edge of the dohyo allowed him to pull ahead.

Earlier in the tournament, Asanoyama earned his third win by overcoming the aggressive Aho, using forward pressure and a decisive yori kiri. He highlighted his willingness to step in and dictate the bout, noting that adapting his stance after two false starts helped him secure the victory. These wins bring his record to 5‑2 in the current basho, keeping him in contention for a winning score.