NAGOYA –
Two yokozuna looking for to rebound after time away from the ring drew loud cheers from about 5,000 spectators on July 4 as they carried out the normal ceremonial ring entry at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya forward of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
The annual dedication ceremony was held on the shrine in Nagoya’s Atsuta Ward earlier than the event opens on July 12 at IG Arena. Yokozuna Hoshoryu and Onosato, each aiming to make sturdy returns after absences from competitors, every carried out a strong Unryu-style ring-entering ceremony, drawing applause from the gang.
Source: Kyodo