The Yokotsuna Deliberation Committee (Chairman Hironori Yano), an advisory body to the Japan Sumo Association, held a regular meeting at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on the 28th, one night after the Grand Chiakiraku Sumo Tournament (7 members attended ). Due to the spread of the new corona virus infection, it was canceled in two places in a row, but it was carried out for the first time in eight months since the first place in January.

Although it was the fall venue that closed with Masayo Sekiwaki’s first win, Yokotsuna was closed from day one for both Hakuho (35 = Miyagino) and Tsururyu (35 = Rikuoku). Since the summer of 1983, all the Yokotsuna multiples have been absent from day one for the first time in 37 years. Hakuho’s two consecutive full-time jobs date back three years, and there are 11 places closed, including 5 places that are completely closed. However, you are showing your strength by participating in all seven places where you worked, winning five times, and trying your best. On the other hand, Tsururyu participated in the spring square in March this year after three consecutive vacations, and it seemed like he was showing signs of resurgence with the runner-up winning 12 wins and 3 losses, but closed for two consecutive places without fail. .. Rikuoku’s master (formerly Ozeki Kirishima), Tsururyu’s master, suggested that the next time he would participate, it would be a place to go back and forth, and the reaction of the side referees towards both Yokotsuna was drawing attention.

At the meeting, President Yano, who responded to the representative’s interview after the meeting, told both Yokotsuna that “there was a very strict opinion that we had taken steps to decide whether to discard it or not based on the referee’s internal rules.” . I decided not to go that far ”, and decided not to make a resolution as“ encouragement ”. On top of that, he urged inspiration, saying, “Let’s pay attention to expect Yokotsuna’s consciousness. I want you to be more self-aware as a leading expert.” “Looking back over the last year or two, we have been shut down intermittently. We have received very strict reviews,” he said.

The referee’s internal rules stipulate that “encouragement”, “caution” and “withdrawal recommendation” can be given to Yokotsuna, who continues to have involuntary results and is closed, if there is a resolution of two-thirds or more of the members. Recently, “breath” has been transmitted to an unusual village. This time, there was an opinion that it would be alright to consider issuing some sort of resolution from the members of “one or two” (the president) to both Yokotsuna. “I want the Yokotsuna to be respectable because the awareness of the problem is common (of the committee members). It is a symbol of national ability that the position is protected even if the holidays are closed. The Yokotsuna is a special position, and only the rights There are no obligations, and there must be higher standards of self-regulation than other technicians. ”After the next place to participate, he expressed his intention to make a resolution only to Hakuho, only to Tsururyu, or two people depending on the results I refused to say if it was the next November location or if it would be closed and the next location.

Regarding Masayo Sekiwaki, who scored his first win at the fall place and secured his promotion to Ozeki, he said: “The big monster has finally blossomed. The next place will be three Ozeki. I want you to compete and work hard towards the top. I’m sorry. strongly that it’s time for a generational change, “explained Yokotsuna’s long-awaited theory of the three Ozeki. Also, I would like the three people to “accept our expectations and be prepared for” if I become a yokozuna “for the candidates who can ascend (yokotsuna). There are so many people who can aspire to a yokozuna next. I don’t want to be strong, but get ready for my heart. “