[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Rikishi in Paris activities

[Jeff A]

Moti


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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Rikishi in Paris activities
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


The Kyokai has updated its Instagram account on the 12th, posting candid
photos of both Yokozuna, Houshouryuu and Oonosato. The two are visiting
Paris, France for the Grand Sumo Paris koen (13th and 14th), which is being
held for the first time in 31 years. The post, captioned "What the two have
been up to since arriving in Paris," includes photos of them appearing at a
press conference held in Paris, as well as photos of them enjoying
baguettes with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Fans and followers have
left comments such as, "It's great to see them both smiling," "They both
look so cool!", "The baguette looks so small," and "It's nice to see the
friendly Yokozuna duo again."



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Yesterday Yoshinofuji and Hakunofuji visited the Parc des Princes, the home
stadium of Paris Saint-Germain, the powerhouse that has won the European
Champions League twice in a row, and toured the inside of the stadium. Both
rikishi were presented with jerseys bearing their names and kicked a ball
around on the sidelines of the pitch. Yoshinofuji smiled and said, "I was
so moved. I received such wonderful presents, it was the best." The final
day of the Paris performances on the 14th (15th Japan time) coincides with
Japan's first match in the FIFA World Cup. Yoshinofuji said, "Japan was so
strong in the last tournament and it was so exciting, so I have high hopes
for this tournament as well," expressing his wish for Japan's success.
Hakunofuji, who played soccer in his childhood, sent his support by saying,
"I'll be cheering you on from France."

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