The Japan Sumo Association decided on new positions for directors and masters at the board meeting on the 30th, and former Ozeki Kirishima's master Rikuoku was appointed as the number two business manager of the association.
The Japan Sumo Association held a board meeting at hotels in Tokyo and Ryogoku on the 30th, and decided to divide the duties of directors and masters for the next two years under the former yokozuna Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi Hokuto, who will serve for the fifth term. ..
The No. 2 division manager of the Sumo Association has been appointed as the new master of the Sumo Association, as the former master of Kotokaze Ozeki's tail car will reach the retirement age of the association next month.
In addition, former Sekiwake Kotonowaka's master, Sadogatake, who became a new director, will serve as the referee director.
Former yokozuna Asahifuji's master Isegahama will continue to serve, and the number of refereeing managers will be two.
Sadogatake's master attended a press conference online after the board of directors and said, "I really feel tight. I hope the wrestlers can get the best sumo wrestling on the ring."
In addition, former yokozuna Kisenosato Yutaka Nishonoseki stable was assigned to the refereeing department, and former yokozuna Hakuho Magaki and former yokozuna Kakuryu were assigned to the public relations department.