Regarding the reason for the closure of Takakage Ozeki (24 = Tokiwayama), his teacher Tokiwayama (formerly Ryu Misugi Koyuki) said in a telephone interview that he injured his left ankle in the match against Kitakatsu Fuji on the third day.

Kagekatsu, who earned his first win as Ozeki in November last year, was on a losing streak with 2 wins and 7 losses after matchday 9, including 4 consecutive losses from day one, although he was currently in the process of being promoted to Yokotsuna.

It is said that it was “around the fifth day” that the same teacher learned of Takakage’s injury. As for Ozeki, who participated until the ninth day while enduring the pain, he said: “I took it until yesterday (18) because it did not burn completely.” Last night, “I can’t take any more sumo wrestling, so let me rest. Please do.”

On the third day, the match against Kitakatsu Fuji was a fierce battle, and in the end, the instep of Takakage’s left foot returned, resulting in three consecutive losses. Regarding the condition of the affected area, Tokiwayama said: “It’s a little swollen. It feels twisted. It’s the ligament in the joint. I haven’t torn it. (Left) I’ve never heard of an ankle injury.” Explained. Total cure is said to be less than a month.

The professor flatly denied the effects of weight gain. Mr. Katsuaki Kita (ex Yokotsuna), who is the commentator for the NHK Grand Sumo Tournament, noted the weight gain regarding the impact of the depression in Takakage. In 2018, when he achieved his first victory in Koyui, he weighed 170 kilometers and is now 183 kilometers. When asked if the load on his ankles was increasing, Tokiwayama said, “I am growing as I practice and exercise. If I think I am growing too much, I will adjust my diet. I don’t feel like it was too much.”

The place where he fought the pressure of the rope. The teacher said, “I think it was difficult mentally. It feels like a practice of mental fortitude, where is the place now?” Losing is decided, and the place to come is the corner. He said, “The best you can do is heal well. You have to do your best towards the place in March. Anyway, you have to train your body by practicing.”