In June, former sumo wrestler Ishiura, who retired, held a press conference and reflected on his career as a sumo wrestler, saying, "I wanted to be a little more active, but it was a good experience."
Ishiura of Miyagino Room is a 33-year-old from Tottori City.
I stepped on the first stage at the first place in Heisei 25.
Although he was small as a sumo wrestler, he made the most of his speed to get into the pocket, and in the Kyushu place in Heisei 28, where he made a new entry with a taste of sumo wrestling and throwing, he won the Fighting Award with a record of 10 wins and 5 losses.
Last spring, when he competed in the fifth maegashira of his career, he was suspended due to a neck injury, and from the following summer to the summer in May, he was closed for seven consecutive places.
Then, on June 5, he announced his retirement and attacked the old name.
At a press conference held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on June 5, Ishiura expressed his frank thoughts, saying, "I'm relieved, but I also wanted to play a little longer.
When asked about his family's support so far, he wiped away tears as he said, "I want to watch my children grow up in a healthy body, and I am happiest to see the faces of the four of them."
In the future, Ishiura will guide the younger generation as the master with a room in the Miyagino room, and plans to hold a haircutting ceremony in June next year.
Ishiura spoke of his aspiration as a master, saying, "As the unsung hero of the Miyagino room, I want to provide guidance that can develop the individuality of each sumo wrestler."
His mentor and former yokozuna Hakuho, Oyagino Oyagino who was present at the press conference, praised his apprentice, saying, "I wanted to let him take up sumo a little more, but my second life with my family is longer, and without Ishiura, I don't think I would have been able to be a yokozuna for 2 years."