The Rikishikai, which consists of more than ten Sekitori sumo wrestlers, requested the Japan Sumo Association to carry out a new joint practice that began in October due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, just before this venue.
In addition to Sekitori, the head of the tail car division of the Japan Sumo Association attended the wrestlers' association held at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo.
After the private meeting, Yokozuna Kakuryu, the chairman of the wrestlers' association, responded to the press coverage.
Tsururyu revealed that he had discussed the time for joint training between wrestlers in other rooms, which began in October, while training was banned due to the spread of the infection.
At the meeting, there was a voice saying that he would like to practice jointly at a time close to the main place in order to cultivate a sense of actual battle, so he told the tail car division manager about a week at the main place, not before the current ranking announcement. I asked you to do it before.
In response to this, Mr. Ogura explained that if he was infected by joint training just before this place, he would not be able to participate in time, and he said that he would consider whether it is possible to change the timing.
Tsururyu said, "I fully understand what the association has done at this time."
Tsururyu "If you are ready, I want to do my best and leave the results."
Yokozuna Tsururyu, who received a "caution" resolution from the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee after November, never wrestled during the joint training held until the 23rd.
Under these circumstances, Tsururyu, who was interviewed by the press on the 24th, said, "I want to get my body back quickly. That's all. If I'm ready, I'll do my best to get the results." I want to keep it. "