Word to all readers – the banzuke for the Aki basho has been published by the Japan Sumo Association. Feel free to go have a look, and I am sure that lksumo will have his comments shortly.
2 Weeks to Aki basho!
Word to all readers – the banzuke for the Aki basho has been published by the Japan Sumo Association. Feel free to go have a look, and I am sure that lksumo will have his comments shortly.
2 Weeks to Aki basho!
This summer sumo break has featured some fantastic jungyo coverage from Herouth, as the rikishi have traveled northern Japan. But the day that sumo fans have been anticipating with delight is now just hours away – the publication of the September ranking sheet – the Aki Banzuke!
The team here at Tachiai are as giddy as toddler on Christmas Eve, but with cleaner undergarments. We will bring you the banzuke news as soon as its posted (Sunday afternoon US time), but the podcast may wait until next weekend. The Aki basho begins two weeks from right about now.
With the beginning of the Nagoya just a few hours away, here is the official Tachiai Scorecard for the 2018 Nagoya Basho. I’ve also included the Stable Card for those who looking to track the progress of their favorite rikishi. Here’s hoping for another great Basho!
Nagoya Basho Pt.1
Nagoya Basho Pt.2
Nagoya Basho Stable Card
The banzuke for the July tournament is live on the Sumo Kyokai web site. Some notable results:
Of course I would be remiss if I did not also mention that Wakaichiro is back in Sandanme at SD 94 West. Given his steady improvement, I predict he will fare better this time.
I am sure our resident prognosticator (lksumo) will review his own performance shortly, but in the mean time, head over the the NSK web site and enjoy. Tachiai’s coverage of the Nagoya tournament starts now!
For sumo fans waiting for the Nagoya tournament machine to crank into action, keep the faith as there are only 10 days until the Nagoya banzuke is released.