Grand Sumo Yokozuna Deliberation Chairman Expectations for Mitakeumi "Ozeki will play an active role as a signboard"

Regarding the Sekiwake Mitakeumi, who won the third victory at the first place and secured the promotion to Ozeki at the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee of the Grand Sumo Tournament, Chairman Hironori Yano hopes that "Ozeki is a sign, so I really want him to play an active role." I said the words.

The Yokozuna Deliberation Committee was held at the Kokugikan in Tokyo and Ryogoku on the evening of the 24th, and Chairman Yano held a press conference after the meeting.

Among them, Chairman Yano defeated Terunofuji Yokozuna and won the championship for the third time with a good result of 13 wins and 2 losses. Being promoted to Ozeki will bring a new breeze to the sumo world. People are playing an active role these days. I think it's the place ahead and the place right now. It's also very good for us. " I evaluated it.

On top of that, for the future, "Ozeki is a signboard, so I really want you to play an active role. If Mitakeumi becomes Ozeki, it will be a big stimulus and bring vitality. I want you to do your best with your current feelings." I was sending it.

On the other hand, regarding Terunofuji, who missed the victory for the first time in three places, he said, "Everyone is concerned about the condition of their knees. I have some time off, so I want them to be in good physical condition."

In addition, Chairman Yano revealed that Asanoyama, who had fallen from Ozeki after a period of suspension, was talked about at the meeting on the 24th.

Asanoyama has been suspended from 6 places until this summer, such as going in and out of restaurants with entertainment during the period when he is prohibited from going out, and Chairman Yano said, "The suspension of 6 places cannot be managed. I didn't come to any conclusions as a referee, but if there is room for reconsideration, I would like him to reconsider. "

In addition, at the press conference, Chairman Yano announced that he would retire as chairman of the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee on the 24th.

Masahiko Komura, the former vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, will be appointed as the succeeding chairman.