[sumo] Fwd: [Sumo news] - Fuji TV one-day tournament Makuuchi

[Jeff A]

Moti

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From: Moti Dichne <niramiai at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Subject: [Sumo news] - Fuji TV one-day tournament Makuuchi
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Yokozuna Houshouryuu  won his second yusho after two tournaments. He
started in the second round and defeated Ounokatsu, Churanoumi, Tobizaru,
and Hiradoumi to advance to the finals. In the final, he defeated Abi by
sukuinage. In his victory interview, he commented, "I wanted to somehow win
and do my best in preparation for Haru Basho. I have yet to win a yusho as
a yokozuna, as you know.." Addressing the 9,030 fans who came to the
Kokugikan in the snowy weather, he said, "I'm filled with gratitude to all
the fans who came out in the heavy snow." He fought with great spirit from
the first match, and won a prize of 2.5 million yen. He had a supporter on
his left knee. "I'm fine," he said when asked about it. Hiradoumi got the
Fighting Spirit Prize. And Aonishiki? He was defeated in the third round.
In the second round , he beat Oushouma by yorikiri with his characteristic
low attack, but in the third round he was beaten by Tamawashi who raised
his body with some pushing and thrusting, losing by oshidashi.. Regarding
fatigue, he simply said, "I'm fine." Regarding resuming sumo training, he
indicated he is in no rush, saying, "Once I get my body in shape."

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