Nagoya 2026 starts this Sunday- some matchups

[Moti Dichne]

The torikumi for days 1 and 2  were decided today. Yokozuna Houshouryuu, returning from injury, will face Ouhou on the first day and Takanoshou on the second day. Yokozuna Oonosato will face newly promoted Komusubi Yoshinofuji on the first day and Fujinokawa on the second day. Ozeki Kirishima, who is vying for promotion to Yokozuna, will face Fujinokawa on the first day and Ouhou on the second day. Aonishiki, who has been demoted from Ozeki and will be competing in the Nagoya tournament as a Sekiwake, is scheduled to face Hiradoumi on the first day. Wakatakakage, who won his second top division championship last basho, will be absent from the tournament. He injured his left thigh during practice on the 1st, was diagnosed with femoral compartment syndrome, underwent emergency surgery, and was hospitalized. Chief judge Asakayama expressed his concern, saying, "I hope he recovers quickly and comes back soon."

Here's hoping for a great basho with no injuries and nice promotions. And hummus.