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Wakatakakage Wins Emperor’s Cup at Komusubi Rank in Summer Tournament

Wakatakakage claimed the top-division title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament while ranked komusubi, a rare achievement last recorded in 1931. He is the 11th wrestler to win the Emperor’s Cup at that rank since records began.

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Wakatakakage Wins Emperor’s Cup at Komusubi Rank in Summer Tournament

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Wakatakakage captured the Emperor’s Cup at the just-completed Summer Grand Sumo Tournament while holding the komusubi rank. The victory marks only the 11th time since 1931 that a wrestler has won sumo’s premier prize at the fourth-highest named rank in the top division.

The top division lists five named ranks: yokozuna, ōzeki, sekiwake, komusubi and maegashira. Among these, komusubi has produced the fewest Emperor’s Cup winners. Wakatakakage’s success therefore stands out against more than nine decades of tournament results.

Received the Emperor’s Cup from Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The presentation followed the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

Key Facts

11th wrestler

to win Emperor’s Cup at komusubi since 1931

Komusubi rank

fourth-highest named rank in top division

May 25, 2026

Emperor’s Cup presented at Ryogoku Kokugikan

sumo sports japan

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2 events

May 27, 2026
Wakatakakage wins the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at komusubi rank.
2 sourcesJapan Times · Jiji
May 25, 2026
Wakatakakage receives the Emperor’s Cup at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
2 sourcesJapan Times · Jiji

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PublishedMay 27, 2026, 1:12 PM

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