Congratulations to shin-sekiwake (new third tier ) Wakatakakage on winning the Emperors Cup in Osaka yesterday, beating sentimental favourite Takayasu at the last gasp. The exciting playoff was held after both rikishi lost their final day bouts and were locked at 12-3 each.

It looked like Takayasu was about to push his younger opponent from the dohyo when the latter sprang a last minute twist and belt grab. It was a skilful escape from a man who may well be challenging for Ozeki status in a few tournaments, if he keeps up the good work.

A few posts ago I wrote about the dismal start that Shodai had made to the tourney (0-4) but we were all left eating our words. He finished 9-6 and snapped his kadoban ozeki status. Omedetto.

That move.