The Grand Sumo Spring Tournament is on the 8th day of Chunichi. New ozeki Kotonowaka will face sekiwake Wakamotoharu in the first round of knots.
Takafuji, a 24-year-old new entrant, was the only one, standing alone at the top with seven consecutive wins from the first day. In addition to the other Ozeki teams with two losses, Shoryu Toyo will face Takashi, who defeated Yokozuna and Ozeki two days in a row.