The Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament of Japanese Professional Sumo, the Aki Basho, kicked off on September 14^th.

Hakuho, the 69th grand champion in sumo history, defeated his rival Komusubi Chiyotairyu on the first day. Yokozuna Harumafuji defeated Japan's top hope Endo. The 71^st Yokozuna Kakuryu forced down Komusubi Jokoryu, making his way with his first win through 15 days of fights. Kyokutenho Tsevegnyam, who celebrated his 40^th birthday last Saturday, became the oldest wrestler in the top division of professional sumo. Kyokutenho  also saw his first win on the first day of the basho.

Top Maegashira Terunofuji overpowered Ozeki Kotoshogiku to pick up an effortless victory on the first day of Aki Basho. The sumo audience is looking forward to the conclusion of the Aki Basho, where three Mongolian Yokozuna and three Japanese Ozeki will fight for top honors.