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The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament is heading for a thrilling conclusion. Ukrainian sekiwake Aonishiki defeated yokozuna Hoshoryu, putting him in a three-way tie for the lead alongside Hoshoryu and yokozuna Onosato, who lost to ozeki Kotozakura. Other notable results include Takayasu avoiding a losing record and Wakamotoharu securing a winning record, boosting his chances of returning to the sanyaku ranks.

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Ukrainian Aonishiki Joins Yokozuna in Tight Kyushu Sumo Title Race

FUKUOKA – A dramatic Day 14 at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament saw Ukrainian sekiwake Aonishiki surge back into title contention, defeating yokozuna Hoshoryu and creating a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard. The 21-year-old prodigy now shares an 11-3 record with Hoshoryu and yokozuna Onosato heading into the final day of the competition.

Aonishiki, known for his powerful style, overwhelmed Hoshoryu with a decisive push-out, continuing his undefeated streak against the yokozuna. His victory came after overnight leader Onosato suffered a loss to ozeki Kotozakura, who secured a winning record with the win.

“I wanted to do my brand of sumo,” Aonishiki said after his victory. “I just have one day remaining and I want to make sure I perform my best.”

Elsewhere, komusubi Takayasu avoided a crucial eighth loss, ensuring his rank for the next tournament. Former sekiwake Wakamotoharu’s eighth win puts him in a strong position for a return to the sanyaku ranks. However, his brother Wakatakakage fell to 6-8, dashing his hopes for an immediate promotion.

The final day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament promises high drama as Aonishiki, Hoshoryu, and Onosato battle it out for the coveted championship. The Fukuoka Kokusai Center is set to host what is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to the 15-day competition.

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