The three-prize selection committee for the first Grand Sumo tournament was held, and Sekiwake Kotonowaka, who is leading the race for the championship, won the skill award for the first time, and if he wins, he will also receive the Distinguished Service Award. In addition, Onosato, who has won 10 games despite being a newcomer, received the Fighting Spirit Award.
The first three-prize selection committee was held at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo on the 28th of Senshu Raku.
As a result, Sekiwake Kotonowaka, who is the leading ozeki candidate and is currently leading the battle for the championship, won the skill award for the first time.
Kotonowaka has racked up a number of wins in his specialty, four-way sumo, and on the 14th day, the 27th, he defeated ozeki Kirishima.He has 12 wins and 2 losses so far, and is tied for the top spot in the championship battle with yokozuna Terunofuji. is.
The reason for the award was that his skill in otsuke and four-legged sumo was highly praised.
Additionally, if he wins on the 28th, he will also receive the Distinguished Service Award for the first time.
In addition, Wakamotoharu, the maegashira leader who defeated Yokozuna Terunofuji, received the Distinguished Service Award for the first time.
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The fighting spirit award was won by Onosato, a new recruit from Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and Kai Shimazu, also a new recruit, will receive the award if he wins on the 28th.
Onosato won his first Sansho in the 5th place from his first dohyo, making him the second fastest in history, along with Masayama and Itsunojo.