6th All Japan University Sumo Kanazawa Tournament (2016-7-17)

[mikawa 1,794]

This tournament was held in Kanazawa City in Ishikawa last Sunday, and here are the main results:

Individual Competition:

1st: Shiroyama Seira (城山 聖羅), Toyo University

2nd: Miwa Hayato (三輪 隼斗), Nippon Sport Science University

3rd: Minami Yuta (南 友太), Nippon Sport Science University

3rd: Yago Takanori (矢後 太規), Chuo University

Shiroyama Seira (城山 聖羅):

Miwa Hayato (三輪 隼斗):

Team Competition:

1st: Nihon University

2nd: Toyo University

3rd: Nippon Sport Science University

3rd: Kanazawa Gakuin University

5th: Takushoku University

5th: Tokyo University of Agriculture

5th: Kindai University

5th: Chuo University

The winning team for Nihon University consisted of Turbold, Katamura Keiya (片村 敬也), Nakajima Nozomi (中島 望）, Kizaki Shinnosuke (木崎 伸之助) and Osanai Riki (小山内 力樹):

The runners up, Toyo University, featured Shiroishi Masahito (白石 雅仁), Shiroyama Seira (城山 聖羅), Murata Ryo (村田 亮), Nishino Tomonori (西野 倫理) and Onami Atsushi (大波 渥):

Whilst Nihon University has always been a powerhouse in University Sumo, Toyo University have in recent years attracted some very talented rikishi to their ranks, not least the 2-time High School Yokozuna who's already made a name for himself at University level - Shiroyama Seira (城山 聖羅).

Edited December 5, 2016 by mikawa

[robnplunder 975]

Miwa Hayato seems to be at near the top in most tournaments although he does not (IMO) seem to have the size. But this thread is the first time I've seen his face close up and I can be mistaken him with another rikish.

I am trying to put names & faces to college rikishi I see in youtube. Thanks, Mikawa san for posting these.

Edited July 23, 2016 by robnplunder

[robnplunder 975]

Nakamura at mere 166 cm and < 100kg showed some good moves until being knocked off by Shiroyama in quarter-final.

Edited July 26, 2016 by robnplunder