GRAND SUMO: Day 1 of the July 2026 Nagoya Basho Tournament | Makuuchi Division

🔥 The most intense and decisive bouts from Day 1 of Grand Sumo Nagoya Basho 2026! Powerful tachiai clashes, dramatic yorikiri finishes, lightning-fast hatakikomi pull-downs, and crowd-roaring upsets – all captured in one highlight video. ▶️ Bouts: 00:00 - Kyokukaiyu vs Asakoryu 00:50 - Daiseizan vs Kazuma 03:26 - Onokatsu vs Shishi 06:56 - Kinbozan vs Takerufuji 07:52 - Nishikifuji vs Abi 08:58 - Asahakuryu vs Mitakeumi 10:17 - Wakanosho vs Chiyoshoma 11:04 - Asanoyama vs Tobizaru 11:54 - Fujiryoga vs Roga 12:41 - Wakamotoharu vs Takayasu 13:49 - Kotoeiho vs Fujiseiun 15:01 - Shodai vs Oshoma 15:54 - Ura vs Ichiyamamoto 16:52 - Daieisho vs Hakunofuji 17:57 - Hiradoumi vs Aonishiki 18:38 - Churanoumi vs Kotoshoho 19:25 - Atamifuji vs Gonoyama 20:35 - Takanosho vs Kotozakura 21:27 - Kirishima vs Fujinokawa 22:08 - Yoshinofuji vs Onosato 23:01 - Hoshoryu vs Oho 23:57 - Results The Nagoya Basho (July Grand Sumo Tournament) is one of the six official annual tournaments organized by the Japan Sumo Association and is held every July in Nagoya. Elite sekitori from the top divisions compete over 15 intense days, battling for rank advancement, prestige, and the legendary Emperor’s Cup. 📍 Location: IG Arena, Nagoya 📅 Dates: July 12–26, 2026 🏆 Title: Emperor’s Cup (Top Division Champion) ▶️ Watch all the Grand Sumo Nagoya Basho 2026 highlights here:    • Grand Sumo Nagoya Basho 2026 (Makuuchi Div...   This is Sumo Highlights – your home for the best moments from professional sumo tournaments. We cover major honbasho across Japan, bringing you the most explosive bouts, shocking upsets, and championship-deciding clashes. Missed the bouts? Catch all the best action right here. 💥 🔔 Subscribe for more sumo highlights, best bouts & tournament coverage:    / @sumo-highlights   Tournament Format: 🔹 Lower Divisions (First Half of Tournament): Jonokuchi Jonidan Sandanme Makushita 🔹 Sekitori Divisions: Juryo Division – 15 days of competition Makuuchi (Top Division) – 15 days of competition 🔹 Final Days (Championship Race): Title contenders battle for the yūshō Possible playoff if multiple wrestlers finish tied #sumo #grandsumo #nagoyabasho #highlights #sumohighlights #sumotournament #japan #sports 🥋 About Sumo Sumo is Japan’s national sport with over 1,500 years of history, combining raw power, balance, and tactical skill. Matches often last only seconds but require years of training and discipline. Victory is achieved by: • Forcing the opponent out of the ring (dohyō) • Making any body part other than the feet touch the ground Professional sumo showcases: • Explosive tachiai starts • Technical throws and belt grips • Strategic footwork and balance • Dramatic tournament storylines across 15 days From rising prospects to legendary yokozuna, every tournament delivers unforgettable moments for fans around the world. 🏆