Preparations of the Y/O - Aki 2025

[Gaijingai 1,662]

Fujinokawa puts Hoshoryj to Test.

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[Kintamayama 47,335]

Yokozuna Oonosato did not do any sumo at home today, but instead focused on shiko and suriashi to keep his body moving. He said he was done going for degeiko and calmly commented, "I've got a good feeling. I'll go over the small details that need attention before shonichi." This basho marks his second basho since his Yokozuna promotion, and he's aiming for his first Yokozuna yusho. "I'm in good shape. I'll focus on taking care of my body in the remaining time and aim to be in top physical condition," he said enthusiastically. His  Nishonoseki Oyakata who oversaw the keiko, nodded and said, "Both his shoulders' muscles are starting to swell."

Edited September 11 by Kintamayama

[Kintamayama 47,335]

Houshouryuu had eight bouts against  Oushouma, who came to his heya today for degeiko. He finished with three wins and five losses, but said he enjoyed the experience, saying, "I was just checking out my moves. Oushouma came, and it was good keiko." Yesterday he rested, concentrating on receiving treatment for his injuries. Today, he carefully went against his opponent with a right-hand grip, and he seemed to be carefully checking out his ring sense.  He had a supporter around his injured right elbow, which caused him to miss the Haru basho but stated firmly, "I won't be wearing it during the tournament." He intends to focus on basic exercises these coming days, and it looks like he will be doing fewer actual bouts before shonichi. While still feeling a bit unsure, he appeared cheerful as he chatted with Oushouma, who came with him to Japan on the same plane ten years ago, after keiko.  "If I can 'borrow the Yokozuna's chest, the keiko would be good," said Oushouma.

Edited September 10 by Kintamayama