TOKYO, Jun 23 (News On Japan) –
Hoshoryu, who was promoted to the 74th yokozuna after the January Grand Sumo Event, held a celebration occasion on Sunday in Tokyo to mark his official promotion.
The occasion drew about 1,100 company, together with Japan Sumo Affiliation Chairman Hakkaku (former yokozuna Hokutoumi) and fellow new yokozuna Onosato.
Talking on the occasion, Hoshoryu expressed his mindset as the game’s top-ranked wrestler, saying, “I’ll grow to be even stronger,” as he regarded forward to the obligations and expectations of sumo’s highest title.
Supply: Kyodo
