[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Nishonoseki Ichimon rengo-keiko

[Jeff A]

Moti

Again, I am late with the news
Gaijingai

For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these:
It might have been.
- John Greenleaf Whittier

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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 2, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Nishonoseki Ichimon rengo-keiko
To: Sumo Newsletter2 <sumo-newsletter2 at googlegroups.com>


Ahead of the Kyushu Basho a rengo keiko for the Nishonoseki ichimon was
held on the 2nd at Sadogatake beya in Fukuoka City. Yokozuna Oonosato had
20 consecutive bouts against Ozeki Kotozakura going 14- 6. Oonosato showed
his signature raw power, even managing to hold his ground and win after
being pushed to the edge of the dohyo, a clear sign of his strong form. His
Oyakata Nishonoseki praised the session, noting, "Both of them are in
excellent shape. Kotozakura also brought a lot of pressure; it was a
productive training session for both." After the session, Oonosato was seen
in a deep discussion with his Oyakata. "I want to keep improving by asking
him what I could have done better," he said, adding, "I must not let my
guard down - that’s usually when things go wrong." Having won the Aki
Basho, his first title in a year, Oonosato remarked, "The feeling of
winning has finally returned." However, he has yet to win a tournament in
Kyushu, and it was also the location where he injured his left shoulder
last year. "My results at regional tournaments have often been lackluster.
Since I sustained an injury here last year, some unpleasant memories likely
remain, and I’m determined to put those behind me," he stated with resolve.

Also participating in the sessions were  Kotoshouhou, who had missed the
autumn jungyo due to a concussion, and Takanoshou, who had been sidelined
by a ligament injury in his left ankle. Wakanoshou who had dropped to Juryo
after missing two consecutive tournaments due to a right-leg injury, also
took part, showing that he is back in good form. The sekitori who
participated in the session: Oonosato, Kotozakura, Kotoshouhou, Kotoeihou,
Oushouma, Ouhou, Takanoshou, Ichiyamamoto, Abi, Tamawashi, Ounokatsu,
Kazekenou, Kagayaki, Kayou, Ryuuden, Shounannoumi, Wakanoshou, and
Tamashouhou.


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