The Grand Sumo Spring Tournament is on its 14th day, and Takafuji, the new starter who is the sole leader in the race for the championship, will face Asanoyama, an experienced ozeki. If they win, they will become the first new entrants to win in 110 years.
The 13th day of the Spring Tournament has ended, and the competition for the championship has been narrowed down to Takafuji, the sole leader with one loss, Ozeki Toyo Shoryu with three losses, and 23-year-old Onosato.
On the 14th day, the 23rd, Takafuji will face Asanoyama, the leading maegashira experienced ozeki.
In his match against sekiwake Wakamotoharu on the 22nd, Takafuji was able to avoid losing consecutive sumo matches by successfully turning around and moving forward, even though his opponent created his favorite position.
It will be interesting to see if they can take advantage of their good start on the 23rd and attack all at once to decide the match.
As for Asanoyama, the key will be whether he can create his strong right four shape and bring it to his own pace.
Of the two players trailing with three losses,
Shoryu Toyo will face new ozeki Kotonowaka, who has four losses.
Toyo Shoryu has 10 wins and 4 losses in past matches, but he has lost 3 in a row so far.
Also,
▽The second place in Makuuchi, Onosato, will be a match against Komusubi Aen.
If Takafuji wins on the 23rd, regardless of other results, he will become the first new entrant to win in 110 years.
If Takafuji loses, if both Toyoshoryu and Ohnosato lose, Takafuji will win, and if either one wins, the battle for the championship will reach Senshuuraku.