Grand Sumo action will make its return in January 2022 at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. This tournament will not only be the first of the year, but also the first tournament following Terunofuji’s zensho yusho in November. How might the top division look entering 2022? Here is what to expect in the January 2022 basho.
Grand Sumo January 2022 Basho Preview
Big Tournaments for the Ozekis
Despite putting together a winning record of 9-6 in the November basho, Ozeki Shodai has not looked up to par with his past championship-caliber competition.