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@sumostomp.bsky.social
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Sumo news and analysis. Former BE editor. www.sumo-stomp.com

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Jack Wannan @jackwannan.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
I recently spoke with Bilal Hasan, CFFC's Flyweight Champion. As he's putting together an undefeated regional run full of highlight wins, Hasan has also caught the attention of Indonesian fans, who are cheering him along It's All Coming Together For Bilal Hasan: knockdownnews.com/2025/04/26/i...
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
My bad, it's a sweater (not a hoodie) that we are giving away.
Sweaters in different colours for the brand Cheeky Sumo.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Big thank you to Maxx for sending me a classic Cheeky Sumo tee. We'll be giving away a Cheeky Sumo hoodie to a Sumo Stomp! subscriber after the May tournament. Head over to cheekysumo.com to check out all of Maxx's gear. And subscribe at sumo-stomp.com for a chance to win one.
Man poses with a fan in front of his face. His t shirt reads Cheeky Sumo.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Oh and if you want to talk, catch up, etc. (and not talk about sumo) shoot me a DM and I'll give you my discord name.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Check it out here: www.sumo-stomp.com/p/report-202...
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Report Card: 2025 Haru Basho - Part 1
Grading the top division rikishi who were involved in the March tournament.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
My first report card for the March tournament is live.
Text: Report Card: 2025 Haru Basho - Part 1. Image: Sumo wrestler Asakoryu going through his warm-up.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
I don't spend a lot of time on social media. That's why I miss a lot of follows, likes, replies, etc. I appreciate it if you're trying to engage with me, please don't take my inactivity as a sign of disinterest. The best place to talk with me is over on sumo-stomp.com.
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Stephie Haynes @crooklyn.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Surprise Sumo Christmas podcast drop! Check out @sumostomp.bsky.social & I reviewing Grand Sumo's exceptional 2024. It's FREE! Happy Holidays! levelchangepodcast.substack.com/p/a-sumo-sto...
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A Sumo Stompin' Christmas with Tim Bissell | Ep. 345
We're almost to 2025, so Tim Bissell joins Stephie to recap a terrific year of Grand Sumo.
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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Ikeda Shun wins his 2nd consecutive All Japan (Amateur) Sumo Championship with an utchari at the tawara's edge in a fierce bout vs Twardorj Buchchoron of Mongolia, a senior at Nita University & winner of the Student Yokozuna title this year. Ikeda follows (the now ozeki) Onosato as a 2x champion.
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Karim Zidan @karimzidan.com · 30/11/2024
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
I've actually gotten into tennis this year, particularly the WTA. Matches feel a lot like fights, with momentum swings similar to what you see in boxing and MMA.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
That actually helps me a lot lol
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Tachiai.org @tachiai.org · 29/11/2024
News dropped today via Inside Sport Japan's social media outlets of the Kyokai's return to the UK next year: tachiai.org/2024/11/29/sumo-returni…
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Good luck everyone! open.substack.com/pub/sumostom...
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Last chance to win a Takakeisho tegata!
Here's how you can win a very cool sumo artifact
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Last chance to win an authentic ozeki Takakeisho tegata! Check the reply for details.
A tegata (hand print) from sumo wrestler Takakeisho.
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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
The bylaws of the Japan Sumo Association state, that for yokozuna promotion a wrestler must win two consecutive tournaments or "the equivalent." For example, Kakuryu and Terunofuji. As for two simultaneous promotions? There have been five including: Taiho and Kashiwado Kitanofuji and Tamanoumi
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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
It is not out of the realm of possibility but both Kotozakura & Hoshoryu could be promoted to yokozuna in Hatsu. According to Takatagawa ex-Akinoshima, head of judging (and promotions), "If Hoshoryu continues to wrestle well and wins the title, he will be able to reach his dream." (cont on page 2)
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DocCasandra 鲁仰之 @doccasandra.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
My first exposure to sumo was the Kyushu basho in 1963 when the great Taiho and several other rikishi visited the small military base where I was stationed on the edge of Hakata Bay. [I on left redhead my wife. Young Konishki opposite. Camp Zama Army Base Hawaiian Club circa 1972/3?]
Young sumo wrestler Konishiki dining at Camp Zama Japan Army Base Hawaiian Club circa 1982 or 1983
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artschoolglasses @artschoolglasses.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Kyushu Basho spoilers, but... Grand sumo trophies are so unserious. "Here's your oversized teacup and giant macaron, sir. Congratulations."
A screenshot of a giant teacup being awarded to a sumo wrestler after a tournament.A screenshot of a man holding up a giant, golden macaron at the end of a sumo tournament.
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Robin Redruth Bray @artofsumo.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Sumo Stabilio Pencil Notebook #61, page 31 2024 November, Day 5 Wakatakakage 若隆景渥.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
David has been manifesting this one for a while.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
This was such a fun one. www.sumo-stomp.com/p/2024-kyush...
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2024 Kyushu Basho: Final Day results and analysis
Last spoilers for a while.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Ok, we can all breathe now. The 2024 Kyushu Basho is a wrap. I have the results and my analysis up on the Stomp (link in the reply). #sumo #squadgoals
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Tachiai.org @tachiai.org · 23/11/2024
Banzuke Scenarios, Day 14 Here's what to watch for to add some extra spice to Day 15 bouts. Sanyaku S1w Daieisho (8-6) will keep his rank. S1 Kirishima (6-8) will lose his and must beat Onosato tomorrow to limit his drop to Komusubi. K1e… tachiai.org/2024/11/23/banzuke-scen…
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
I love him and feel totally wrecked by the last few months.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
For you! www.sumo-stomp.com/p/2024-kyush...
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2024 Kyushu Basho: Day 14 results and analysis
Spoilers! Get 'em while they're hot.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Better late than never! Day 14 results, highlights and analysis are up on Sumo Stomp! (link in the reply). Poor, poor Kiri... #sumo
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Tachiai.org @tachiai.org · 23/11/2024
Yusho Prizes: The Herend Teacup Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of…
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Yusho Prizes: The Herend Teacup
Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of trophies and gifts from various sponsors around Japan, and around the globe.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The little toddler leg kicks were a little too cringe for me there. I feel so bad for Kirishima.
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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Nessun dorma. The most anticipated senshuraku, I'm going to say, in years, is happening tonight. Hoshoryu is ferocious. Tsuridashi(s) always astound, but lifting Kirishima up to his shoulders?! Who is this guy? Kotozakura on a birthday roll has never looked better. He's primed for his 1st yusho.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The BlueSky Dohyo is hopping.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Variety is definitely the spice of life. And that's especially true of sumo, in my opinion. I love watching a single wrestler's entire 15 day tournament and seeing all the different body types and styles they have to go up against. The little guys bring so much to sport in that respect.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Hoshoryu is certainly more charismatic, in both style and personality. I do think Kotozakura has a certain charm about him, though.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
I feel like we've seen a lot of kindness, respect and sportsmanship in Kyushu, with how guys fought a hurt Mitakeumi and with Hoshoryu checking on Wakamotoharu. And then there's Abi... Dude does not give a sheet. #sumo
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Tachiai.org @tachiai.org · 22/11/2024
Banzuke Scenarios, Day 13 Sanyaku The title race has been narrowed to our top two Ozeki, Kotozakura and Hoshoryu, both 12-1. They will face off on Sunday with the yusho on the line. The champion will be on a Yokozuna run in January; the… tachiai.org/2024/11/22/banzuke-scen…
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Sharing just because... www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0HT...
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The most amazing win of Asashoryu - Asa vs Kotonowaka Nagoya Basho 2004 day 8
YouTube video by chokkolatt
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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Hoshoryu has well proven to be his own man, but on Day 13 of Kyushu, he summoned the never-ever-say-die will of his uncle, Yokozuna Asashoryu, to win w big-time drama. At the razor's edge and while falling backward, Hoshoryu grabbed the arm of Onosato to stunningly heave him out. This is ozumo.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
The Tanimal!
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Karim Zidan @karimzidan.com · 22/11/2024
Pam Bondi — Donald Trump’s new pick for Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdrew amid a federal sex trafficking investigation — once earned $115,000/month as a foreign lobbyist for the Qatari government ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. My latest: www.sportspolitika.news/p/trumps-ag-...
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Trump's AG pick lobbied for Qatar ahead of World Cup
The FARA documents disclosing Bondi’s work revealed she was tasked with "providing advice, counsel, and other assistance with respect to efforts to combat human trafficking."
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Right, but his body is considerably fresher, no?
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I don't know. I've only been doing the Bluesky thing for a few days jn earnest. Sounds like a good idea, though.
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Stephie Haynes @crooklyn.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Brand new episode of the Level Change Podcast is up. We've got a Kyushu Basho update from @sumostomp.bsky.social, Casual Friday preview of #UFCMacau and our thoughts on Conor McGregor being found civilly liable of rape. Listen, share and subscribe. levelchangepodcast.substack.com/p/put-your-m...
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Put Your Money In Her Hand | Ep. 340
A fight card in Asia, but first... the biggest star in the game loses outside of the cage.
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David Wyatt-Hupton @davidwh.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Got to be honest, I was very nervous there for a second. I think this bout shows the growth of Kotozakura, I think that's one he losses last year, or maybe even earlier this year. His ability to skirt round the rope while getting the uwatenage 👌 Can't separate Kotozakura & Hoshoryu after 13 days.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
The Frenemy Bowl! Sad that someone's hopes might get crushed off of this, but that's the sport.
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Tim @sumostomp.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
My fear is that they will block each other out. And that won't be helped by Terunofuji appearing every two or three tournaments either. I think Onosato's youth and my presumption that he won't get injured means he has most chance of doing it (once he gets used to the rhythm of the tour).
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