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 23rd, one night after the great sumo wrestling in November, Chiakiraku place , and fall in September. After that, Yokotsuna Hakuho (35 = Miyagino) and Yokotsuna Tsururyu (35 = Rikuoku), which were closed for two consecutive places, were resolved by consensus of the six attending committee members.

The referee’s internal rules stipulate that “withdrawal tips”, “caution” and “encouragement” can be given in descending order if there is a resolution of two-thirds or more of the committee members for Yokotsuna, which remains closed due to results. not wanted. Recently, the rare town (currently Araiso’s master) has been given “encouragement”, but has gone one step further. Through his teacher, the referee asked the president of Hachikaku (former Yokotsuna Kita Katsumi) to notify both Yokotsuna. He said, “I’ll tell you.”

At the regular meeting after the fall, some members said a resolution should be issued. However, “I only became aware of both Yokotsuna, but contrary to expectations, I was closed for two consecutive places. I cannot say that I have fulfilled Yokotsuna’s responsibility for the recent situation. I judged that a little attention was appropriate.” said. I speak.

In the meeting, data such as the number of places closed and the number of days closed for both Yokotsuna in the last 12 places are taken and compared. There are 4 locations for all holidays (including Tsururyu’s defeat on the first day) and 4 locations for each party. “Two-thirds of the total is closed and one-third of all holidays. The number of days closed is around 50%. I have too many days off. I want you to take on a great and deep responsibility to deal with that in the future.”

As for the comparison with the rare town, which was only “stimulus” even if it was closed for 8 consecutive places, “The reign was 12 places, 10 places were closed, and all the holidays were 4 places, but the result is that you can get on the ground in all places. It didn’t come out, but I could see what it was doing. In that sense, I can’t compare it in the same way. ” In addition, he continued: “As for the number of holidays, the number of holidays exceeds 50% to 60% (that’s why I came to the conclusion that there was a difference).” Both Yokotsuna had the same number or less than the rare town, which was a bit of a painful explanation.

He explained that the debate on whether or not a stronger “retirement recommendation” would be resolved, depending on the results after the visit, “we decided to check back after seeing the visit.” Regarding whether participation should be encouraged on site, he said: “Ultimately, it cannot be forced at the discretion of the person himself.” “From a fan’s point of view, the place without the yokotsuna is lonely.” “As a result, the number of holidays and the number of holidays are the most revealing of the facts. I want him to feel the weight. I have great feeling as a side referee.” “Both Yokotsuna have a proper conscience for a leading person, and by action I want you to show it, especially when generational change is imminent, I want you to become a barrier to the brute force that points to the top and be a good example. It’s one thing, and I would like you to be prepared and prepared for your visit. ” Although it was a soft tone, harshness oozed into the words.