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Makuuchi Wrestler Asanoyama Withdraws From Tournament (Kyodo News)

Asanoyama, a sumo wrestler in the top division, withdrew from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on the 21st, the 12th day of the tournament. His record up to that point was 7 wins and 4 losses. His opponent on the 12th day, Kotoeho, who was tied for first place in the championship race with 2 losses, won by default.
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Asanoyama (32, Takasago stable), ranked East Maegashira 10, withdrew from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament from the 12th day. His opponent on the 12th day, Kotoeho (22, Sadogatake stable), ranked East Maegashira 13, will win by default. Asanoyama was absent on the 11th... - Nikkan Sports News website, nikkansports.com.

Former Ozeki Asanoyama (Takasago stable), currently ranked East Maegashira 10 in sumo wrestling, submitted a notice of withdrawal from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on the 21st, the 12th day of the tournament. He had a record of 7 wins and 4 losses up to that point.

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Asanoyama, a sumo wrestler in the top division, withdrew from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on the 21st, the 12th day of the tournament. His record up to that point was 7 wins and 4 losses. His opponent on the 12th day, Kotoeho, who was tied for first place in the championship race with 2 losses, won by default.

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熊本日日新聞社 broke the news on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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