◆Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, Day 4 (May 13, Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Ozeki Kotosaku (Sadogatake stable) finally secured his first victory of the tournament on Day 3, proving his effectiveness when he gets a solid initial charge. His opponent on Day 4 will be Yoshinofuji (Isegahama stable). Though a formidable wrestler, Kotosaku’s large frame can dominate if he drives forward aggressively. The winning threshold for this tournament is rumored to be around 12 wins. Kotosaku is the type who rides momentum from a single win—the real battle starts now.
Ozeki Kirishima (Otowayama stable) remains in strong form with three consecutive victories, delivering impressive performances in each bout. Ichiyama (Hanakago stable) has been enjoying success in the makuuchi division, also starting with three straight wins, but he must keep his feet grounded and wrestle carefully in this situation. Charging forward decisively remains key.
For Wakatakage (Arashio stable), relying on pushing attacks is a potential weakness. His past record against Daieisho (Oitekaze stable) stands at 10 wins and 9 losses—almost evenly matched. There have been several bouts where Daieisho overwhelmed him from the initial charge. This tournament, Daieisho shows sharpness in his forward movement. If Wakatakage makes a solid charge and attacks from underneath, he should earn the victory.
