Sumo Stomp Spotlight: How did Onosato win his first championship?

Let's break down how Onosato won his first ever Emperor's Cup.

It was three time’s a charm for Onosato at the 2024 summer basho. After being promoted to makuuchi for the January tournament, Onosato finished runner-up twice in a row. However, in May, he finally broke through and became the last man standing on the dohyo.

Onosato came into sumo as a ‘can’t-miss’ prospect and from the second he started competing it see…