On the 27th, a public viewing (PV) was held at the Udo Civic Gymnasium, the hometown of Masayo Sekiwaki (28 = Tokizu style), who won the first victory as a Kumamoto-born fighter, and about 250 people who they saw their joy exploded.

Kazuki Kadouchi, who was Masayo’s classmate in Tsurujo, died at the age of 25, and there was a mother who had her voice deceased. It was a victory that gave the locals courage to recover from the Kumamoto earthquake of 2016 and the disaster of this summer’s heavy rain.

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Masayo Sekiwaki won his first gift with the help of his best friend in heaven. In the midst of joy, the mother holding the remains of his high school classmate, Mr. Kadouchi, meets his mother, Rie (56), who cannot stop crying. They both seemed to be impressed. It is said that she lost her son three and a half years ago. “I was in high school and had a big body, and even after graduating from high school, I kept interacting until high school. I want to tell my son that I won the championship.”

The enthusiastic support of the locals increased day by day. The number of PV viewers on the 26th was more than 100, but as the efforts of the regular generation approached, the 100 seats prepared were not enough, and around 250 people were so successful that they were able to stand outside the gym. Swollen.

When Masayo got to the ground, a great drum sounded and there was a “call for May”, and the moment of victory was a festive event. Iwao (60) and Rie, as well as fans and kids from the local sumo club, have been getting excited. They all stood up and were happy to hug each other. Up to 20 fireworks were launched and a handmade curtain with the words “Congratulations on winning the Masayo Seki” was displayed in front of the gym.

Iwao clapped his hands with a black mask made of yukata fabric donated by his son and a robe, “I’m so impressed. I’m relieved.” Rie, who said before the initiative: “I don’t think he’s my own son. I feel like I’m in a different world,” said: “I was nervous. I did my best. He’s wonderful.” No. He also referred to the heavy rain disaster that hit Kyushu this summer: “I heard that people in the affected areas also support me. I think they were pleased.” For those aspiring to recover from disasters like the Kumamoto earthquake four years ago, he appears to be a force to overcome challenges.

Rie continued to cheer her on her LINE cell phone all over the place. When I met Masayo, “Congratulations, I want to say you did your best.” At the entrance of my parents’ house, a bamboo with the inscription “Yuoumaishin” is displayed. Rie says, “I was obediently an elementary school sumo wrestler.” As words of courage, I went straight to my goal without fear and realized my dream.

Although the timing is undecided, the championship parade is planned. It’s about 1 km from Udo Town Hall to the gym, and we planned a celebration in the gym. Former mayor Shigeki Matsumatsu (55) said: “There is a time problem, but I would like to consult with the (regular) ward tomorrow and the day after tomorrow and do it in mid-October”, in view of the impact of the new corona virus. I speak.[Koichi Kikukawa]