The yokozuna deliberation committee of the sumo wrestling was held, and Masahiko Takamura, the chairman of the ozeki, who won the championship for the third time in the first place, evaluated that he "transformed the pressure into gratitude and joy, and fulfilled his responsibility as an ozeki." Did.
On the other hand, he didn't say anything about the "Tsunatori" of the coming place.
The Yokozuna Deliberation Committee was held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on the evening of the 23rd, and Chairman Takamura held a press conference after the meeting.
Chairman Takamura commented on Takakeisho, who won his third championship with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses as the only ozeki in the absence of yokozuna, saying, "It wasn't a high-level victory, but I am grateful for the great pressure. He turned it into joy and fulfilled his responsibilities as an ozeki. There is no doubt that Takakeisho is closest to being a yokozuna among zenryokushi."
As a general rule, the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee recommends ``wrestlers who have won two consecutive ozeki tournaments'' as a condition for recommendation to yokozuna. is required” by the internal regulations.
Chairman Takamura didn't say anything about the ``tightrope'' at the place he came to, saying, ``I'm naturally aiming for it.
In addition, the Japan Sumo Association reports that Yokozuna Terunofuji, who has been absent for three consecutive tournaments due to injuries to both knees, has resumed training, such as tightening the mawashi and stepping on the mawashi, and preparing for the spring tournament. It means that there was
Chairman Takamura will step down as a member of the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee on the 23rd when his term expires.
Regarding the future of the sumo world, Chairman Takamura said, "It's hard to stand out because everyone is doing their best in sumo, but yokozuna is the one who stands out even in such situations. I hope that kind of person will emerge soon." I had high hopes.