1989 in sumo

none 1989 sumo The following is a list of events in professional sumo in 1989. Tournaments Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, January 9–23 Makuuchi Champion: Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi (14–1, 4th title) Jūryō Champion: Tochitsukasa Tetsushi (11–4) Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, March 12–26 Makuuchi Champion: Chiyonofuji Mitsugu (14–1, 27th) Jūryō Champion: Hisanohama Keita (11–4) Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, May 7–21 Makuuchi Champion: Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi (13–2, 5th) Jūryō Champion: Hisanohama Keita (10–5) Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, Nagoya, July 2–16 Makuuchi Champion: Chiyonofuji Mitsugu (12–3, 28th) Jūryō Champion: Tochitsukasa Tetsushi (12–3) Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, September 10–24 Makuuchi Champion: Chiyonofuji Mitsugu (15–0, 29th) Jūryō Champion: Ryūkōzan Kazuto (10–5) Fukuoka International Center, Kyushu, November 12–26 Makuuchi Champion: Konishiki Yasokichi (14–1, 1st) Jūryō Champion: Oginohana Shōwa (13–2) News January Emperor Shōwa died on January 7 and the New Year Basho was postponed by one day. During the January tournament, the distribution of prize money envelopes and sponsorship prizes were cancelled, the music band and bow-twirling ceremony on the final day were also called off, and post‐tournament parties in each stable were discouraged. Former Maegashira Takeyama retired and took the elder name Nakagawa. Chiyonofuji received the Pro Sports Grand Prize. February NHK's Broadcasting Culture Award was presented to Director‐Chairman Futagoyama. Former Maegashira Hidanohana retired and assumed the elder name Onoue. April The Sumo Training Institute held a referee training seminar. June Former Komusubi Kananoumi retired and became Hanakago Oyakata. On June 19, Miyagino Oyakata (ex‐Komusubi Hirokawa) died at age 52; Nakagawa Oyakata succeeded him as head of the Miyagino stable. July At the Nagoya Basho, the first-ever playoff between two yokozuna from the same stable took place. Former Sekiwake Masudayama retired and succeeded to the elder name Chiganoura. August On August 15, former Ōzeki Minemayama died at age 67. September On Day 13 of the September Basho, Chiyonofuji set a record with his 965th career win, the most ever at that time. Former Sekiwake Kuranohana retired and took the elder name Shibatayama. On September 29, Chiyonofuji was awarded the People's Honour Award. The board also approved granting him a one‐generation elder stock, which he declined. November Newly promoted Jūryō wrestler Takanohana, at 17 years 2 months, became the youngest sekitori in history. Deaths 7 January: Wakakuni Kazuo (former jūryō 11, born 1927) 19 June: Hirokawa Taizō (former komusubi, born 1937)Yasusu Toshitoshi Grand Sumo Wrestler Directory Kyodo News 2021 978-4764107311 24 July: Utagawa Katsutarō (former maegashira 3, born 1939) 15 August: Minemayama Takashi (former ozeki, born 1922) 20 August: Tenryū Saburō (former sekiwake, born 1903) 18 October: Tsurumiyama Yūhiro (former jūryō 16, born 1924) 20 October: Akasegawa Denshirō (former maegashira 13, born 1918) 10 November: Ayawake Shin'sei (former maegashira 5, born 1909) See also Glossary of sumo terms List of years in sumo References Category:1989 in Japanese sport Category:1989 in martial arts Category:Sumo by year Sumo Sumo