The approaching onset of an odd-numbered month means another sumo tournament is almost upon us and, as is always the case, we have a new release of rankings to set the stage.
The banzuke for the spring 2026 meet lays out its main storylines in its largest font at the top of the page.
Can yokozuna pair Hoshoryu and Onosato bounce back from injuries that have resulted in absences and less-than-stellar performances recently, and will young superstar Aonishiki join the aforementioned pair at the sport’s highest rank?
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