Sumo spring tournament is on its third day. Yokozuna Terunofuji achieved his second win by beating experienced ozeki Asanoyama.
Among sumo wrestlers of san'yaku and above, sekiwake Wakamotoharu and Komusubi Aen achieved their third consecutive victory. Kotonowaka took advantage of the timing when Nishikiki let loose and won with "pushing" moves to avoid consecutive losses. On the other hand, Kirishima faced Maegashira leader Ura, and lost in a ''push'', making it his third consecutive loss.