Overview
- Grand Sumo’s Kyushu basho began in Fukuoka, where Yokozuna Dainosato beat Takayasu and Yokozuna Hoshoryu fell to Hakuoho on opening day.
- Returning ozeki Kotosakura defeated Wakatakakage, new sekiwake Anseishin toppled Kirishima, and sekiwake Oho overcame Wakamotoharu to start their campaigns.
- Kaori Sakamoto won the NHK Trophy, said the result felt like redemption after her French GP runner-up, and confirmed she will use the gap before the Final to refine both programs.
- At the All-Japan Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, Miruno Kida claimed three apparatus titles, while Naha Suzuki took clubs and university teams split the group events.
- Vissel Kobe drew 1–1 at Gamba Osaka, a result that ended hopes of a third straight J1 crown as injuries and a congested ACLE schedule limited key players’ availability.