Day 8 of the January 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament delivered intense action with no remaining undefeated wrestlers. Asanoyama, who had led with a perfect record, suffered his first defeat at the hands of Tamawashi. Other top contenders such as Onosho and Ura also marked wins, while Terunofuji clinched his 500th career victory in a tough match against Daieisho. The leaderboard is now tightly contested with a group at two losses each closely following those with one loss.
- Asanoyama’s winning streak ends with a loss to Tamawashi, giving him his first defeat of the tournament.
- Onosho maintains a one-loss record with a win over Shimami using a beltless arm throw.
- Terunofuji secures his 500th career win after a challenging bout against Daieisho, maintaining his two-loss status.
- The leaderboard is now highly competitive, with a group of wrestlers with one loss and another group closely following with two losses each.
- Hokutofuji suffers an injury after a bout with Shodai, potentially complicating his ability to continue in the tournament.
- Takayasu withdraws from the tournament due to the flu and a back injury, granting Kotonowaka a default victory.
- Several wrestlers achieve key victories to reach a balanced win-loss record or improve their chances for a winning record (kachikoshi).
- The tournament continues to be unpredictable with upsets and intense battles shaping the race for the Emperor’s Cup.
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