On the second day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 11, former ozeki Kirishima, who aims for back-to-back tournament victories, improved to 2-0 by defeating maegashira Yoshinofuji with a powerful thrust down technique.
Meanwhile, ozeki Kotozakura faced his second consecutive defeat, raising questions about his early performance in the basho. Kirishima, who recently returned to the ozeki rank, displayed sharp moves and aggressive sumo, signaling his determination to dominate the tournament.
As the competition heats up, Kirishima’s strong start puts him in a favorable position, while Kotozakura must regroup to avoid falling further behind in the title race.
