Terunofuji is enthusiastic for the spring tournament “Working hard to win double digits”. He won the championship for the 9th time last month at Senshuuraku, his first tournament.

Kotonowaka became the new ozeki, bringing the number of ozeki to four. Ta. Takafuji, who is also from the Isegahama stable, and has made his debut as a new member of the Shinjuryo team, said he wants him to aim for the Sanyaku role.