The Grand Sumo Spring Tournament is on its 14th day, and Takerufuji, the new wrestler who is the sole top contender for the championship, will face Asanoyama, an experienced ozeki. If they win, they will become the first new entrants to win in 110 years.
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The 13th day of the spring tournament has ended, and the competition for the championship has been narrowed down to three players: Takafuji, who is the sole leader with one loss, Ozeki Toyo Shoryu, who has three losses, and 23-year-old Onosato.
On the 14th day, the 23rd, Takafuji will face Asanoyama, the leading maegashira experienced ozeki.
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.