Thrilling bouts — and controversy — have Autumn Basho off to scorching begin

With the mercury persevering with to hit 35 levels Celsius in Tokyo this week, temperatures within the capital have mirrored the warmth being generated inside Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Often the primary three days of a sumo event see little greater than jockeying for place, with the true motion not happening till nearer to the ultimate weekend.

Not so within the 2024 Autumn Basho.