Regarding Masayo Sekiwaki (28 = Tokizufu), who decided to promote Ozeki at the same time as his first victory, the president of the association, Mr. Hachikaku (57 = ex Yokotsuna Kita Katsumi), spoke about his expectations and challenges for the future. .

First, after the victory with Shozaru (28 = chase style), he repeatedly praised, “This place was wonderful. The content was good from day one. The place was really good now.” In addition to the few recent places, he said: “I am sure that I have been involved in championship competition and wrestling for the past year, rather than the three places (the most recent being considered a guide to the promotion to Ozeki) “. If you do your best, someday there will be good things. You may have been frustrated in the first place. ” He said his efforts were rewarded with first place for the year when he fought for the championship with Tokukatsuryu. I praised you.

It was not based on the premise of the promotion to Ozeki, but for the future, he said, “it may not be possible to fix it now, and it is difficult” because of the waist height and posture that deforms the body, which is peculiar Masayo. He said, “I’ll tell the others, but this is my way.” He did not deny that he would continue to improve his strengths.

On the NHK TV screen, on the screen where the fans of the Kumamoto venue are pleased, “When I see these happy people, I remember the moment of my first victory. This is the good point of sumo wrestling. I am happy.” . I was happy to talk.