Terunofuji, who was promoted to the 73rd yokozuna of the sumo wrestling, entered the dedication bales at Meiji Jingu in Tokyo, and for the first time showed off the "Shiranui-type" bales.
Terunofuji attended the Yokozuna recommendation ceremony at Meiji Jingu in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo on the afternoon of the 24th, and received a Yokozuna recommendation letter from the President of the Japan Sumo Association.
After that, I was handed a brand new pure white rope made by "Tsunauchi" in July.
Then, as a master, he tightened the three sets of makeup mawashi and ropes of former yokozuna Asahifuji and Isegahama master, and entered the dedication bale with the sword holder and Takarafuji.
Terunofuji was in the same "Shiranui-type" field as Isegahama's master, and showed a unique rise in which he raised his body while spreading his hands wide to the left and right from a sitting position.
The dedication of the new yokozuna is usually announced a few days after the yokozuna transmission ceremony, but it was delayed by about a month due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
Also, on the 24th, it was held in the shrine building, which is not accessible to the general public, as an infection control measure, but the people who visited the precincts applauded Terunofuji, who tightened the rope.
Terunofuji said, "I think I was able to do it properly. I have to work harder."
Regarding entering the field without spectators, he said, "There is no choice. On the contrary, I would like to thank you for being able to enter the field in this way."
Master Isegahama "It looks good with Yokozuna dohyoku"
Master Isegahama said, "I think it was ok. I taught it once, and after that I practiced myself and said," I'm practicing every day, so it's okay. " It's big and looks good on Yokozuna dohyaku. "
Regarding the autumn place in September, which will be greeted by the new yokozuna, "If you become a yokozuna, you have to win and you have to do your best. I want you to take it. "
Terutsuyoshi of the same Isegahama stable, who served as a dewdrop on the ground, said, "I am very happy to be able to participate in such a place, and I have witnessed the greatness of Yokozuna. I want to do my best together."
Takarafuji, who has a sword, was also a sumo wrestler in the Isegahama stable and said, "I was nervous. I want to work hard so that I can support the yokozuna."