Chiyo Daiga, an experienced makushita wrestler, won the opening round of the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament on the 22nd, winning all seven matches. Daiga Chiyo is a 24-year-old from Daito City, Osaka.
After sustaining a serious injury to his left knee during a tournament last summer, he was closed for 5 consecutive tournaments. He worked on taking care of his body by referring to the master Sanoyama of Chiyonokuni, a former makuuchi.