On the 24th, when Daieishō (27 = Oitekaze-bei), the leader of the Western Front, won the first victory as a sumo wrestler from Saitama prefecture, his hometown of Asaka. Members of the sympathizers association, local residents, and residents of the Long-Term Care Center, where Daieishō continues to make encouragement visits, expressed their joy and appreciation for his personality.

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Daieishō’s victory also energized the elders in his hometown of Asaka. At the “Tsutsuji no Sato Long-Term Care Health Center Wakaba-kai Medical Corporation” in the city, which he has been visiting for breath for four consecutive years, many users cheered in front of the large television in the cafeteria. The moment victory was decided, the man who was watching the game shouted “Wow, Yatta” and expressed his joy when he pushed the sea of ​​Okinoumi, the opponent of the day. The room was filled with applause and smiles as it was time to serve.

The exchange started when Mr. Asano, president of the medical association in the Asaka area, established a support group. Visits are common every year, after first place. In addition to the rice cake making event, I have come into contact with about 100 users who are divided into two floors, “East and West”, like sumo. The person in charge of the facility said: “Each person takes each hand and wraps it in a large hand. Some people feel free to take a commemorative photo and shed tears. I always feel the power of sumo wrestlers. However, It seemed like he got more power in the way of winning the championship. “

The visit is undecided this year due to the influence of the crown, but there are plans to make a banner to celebrate the victory at the installation. After the crown converges, holding a celebration with the “grandchildren” is likely to be vital for residents.[Naohide Kamada]

◆ Asaka City Located in the southern part of Saitama Prefecture, on the prefectural border with Nerima Ward, Tokyo. The population is 143,000. Area 18.34 square kilometers. From town to town with the application of the city system in 1967. Known for Honda R&D and the Asaka station of the Ground Self-Defense Force. The main celebrities it comes from are the late Yutaka Ozaki, Minami Tanaka, and Masato.