Sekiwake Kotonowaka remained among the leaders after the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a win over Takakeisho on Wednesday that seriously damaged the ozeki's hopes of promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna.
Unheralded Atamifuji takes the outright lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament after winning a head-to-head battle with joint overnight leader Takayasu.