Sumo’s grandest stage returns to the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan, for the 2023 July Basho. In May, sumo fans worldwide witnessed the thunderous return of Yokozuna Terunofuji in the capturing of his 8th Emperor’s Cup.
2023 July Grand Sumo Tournament Preview
After sitting out of action for three consecutive tournaments due to several injuries and medical complications, Terunofuji returned to action last tournament and proved once again why he is the sole yokozuna presently represented in Grand Sumo. Terunofuji secured his 8th Top Division championship on the 14th day of action when he knocked off the sekiwake Kiribayama via yorikiri (frontal force out).