[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Asakayama-oyakata (ex- Ozeki KaioU) - opinions about the Yokozunae

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Subject: [Sumo news] - Asakayama-oyakata (ex- Ozeki KaioU) - opinions about
the Yokozunae
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The torikumi making meeting for the Kyushu Basho which begins this Sunday
on the 8th was held on the 6th at the Fukuoka International Center.
Asakayama-oyakata (former Ozeki KaioU), the head of the judging department,
expressed his hope that Yokozuna Houshouryuu , who has been absent for
three consecutive tournaments, would display "sumo befitting a Yokozuna."
Houshouryuu, who underwent surgery on his right leg following the Nagoya
Tournament in July and sat out the entire Autumn Tournament, is set to
return to competition for the first time in two tournaments;
Asakayama-oyakata remarked that "consistently racking up wins will be the
best medicine for him." Although Houshouryuu has yet to win a yusho in his
10 tournaments as a Yokozuna, Asakayama reiterated his desire to see him
"wrestle in a manner truly worthy of a Yokozuna." Emphasizing the need for
an aggressive, forward-moving style, he added, "Once he steps onto the
dohyo, there’s no room for excuses - he must do his own brand of sumo."
Regarding Yokozuna Oonosato , who overcame a left-shoulder injury to win
the Autumn Tournament, Asakayama-oyakata noted that the wrestler "gradually
regained his form" throughout the previous tournament. He praised
Oonosato’s performance on the final day, where he secured victory in a
decisive head-to-head clash against Ozeki Aonishiki, stating, "He finished
the tournament with a strong performance. I have even higher expectations
for him in Kyushu than I did last time." Looking ahead to the final
tournament of the year, he added, "Having both Yokozuna competing will
really energize the event. If the top-ranked rikishi perform to their full
potential, it will ensure a high-quality conclusion to the year."

Gaijingai
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