NAGOYA –
Sekiwake Aonishiki mentioned he’ll goal sumo’s highest rank after successful his third profession championship on the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and securing a right away return to ozeki.
Speaking at a news convention in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, on July 27, the day after the match’s remaining spherical, Aonishiki mentioned, “I was able to show that my success is not based on momentum alone. I will aim for the highest rank.”
Aonishiki gained a three-way championship playoff towards Ozeki Kirishima and Sekiwake Atamifuji in spite of everything three wrestlers completed the 15-day match with 12-3 information.
His efficiency additionally glad the requirement of at the very least 10 victories for promotion, confirming his return to ozeki after only one match.
Source: Kyodo