Nagoya sumo tournament day 2: Asanoyama and Yokozuna Ōnosato suffer defeats

Former ozeki Asanoyama was defeated by debutant Wakanowaka on day two of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. After a strong start on the first day, Asanoyama was pushed out of the ring by Wakanowaka's aggressive attacking style and failed to secure a second straight win, prompting him to note that he had “matched the opponent too much” and that his footing was hindered by a recent foot injury.

Yokozuna Ōnosato also suffered a loss on the same day, being thrust out by Fujinokawa. Returning from a two‑tournament break due to a left‑shoulder injury, Ōnosato was described by his stablemaster as showing “mental over‑focus on winning” that left openings for his opponent. The analysis highlighted shortcomings in his preparation and urged a shift toward quality wrestling over sheer aggression.

Both defeats underline the challenges faced by top‑ranked wrestlers as they adjust after injury layoffs and confront rising talent in the tournament.