The Japan Sumo Association explained at the yokozuna deliberation committee held on the 28th that Takakage Ozeki, who advanced to the championship match at the Kyushu tournament, may come to the tournament and ask for promotion to yokozuna if he wins with a considerable result. did.
This was announced by Chairman Masahiko Takamura at a press conference after the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee held at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo on the evening of the 28th.
The Yokozuna Deliberation Committee's condition for recommending a Yokozuna is, in principle, ``won two consecutive ozeki championships'', and ``when recommending a wrestler who has achieved similar results, a resolution of two-thirds or more of the committee members present is required. required” as stipulated in the regulations.
According to Chairman Takamura, Takakeisho, who advanced to the championship match with three people with 12 wins and 3 losses at the Kyushu tournament and lost to Aen in the flat stage and missed the championship, confirmed at the meeting on the 28th, the Sumo Association side. replied, ``It corresponds in terms of form to ``if it is equivalent to winning''.
Then, at the next first place, he said, ``If you win with a good result, you may be asked to consult with the side referee.''
At the meeting on the 28th, a member of the committee said, "I'm glad that Ozeki remained in the championship match." It was significant that Ozeki was included there."
In addition, the Sumo Association explained that Yokozuna Terunofuji, who was absent from the Kyushu tournament after undergoing surgery on both knees, has expressed his intention to participate in next spring's tour.