Sumo wrestler Asanoyama draws crowds at Imizu tour

Sumo wrestler Asanoyama headlined the autumn tour in Imizu, Toyama Prefecture, on October 11. The event, held at the Imizu location, saw a capacity crowd of 4,600 spectators gathered to welcome the wrestler following his recent performance in the September tournament.

Asanoyama participated in various activities, including a handshake session with fans, a demonstration of traditional hair styling, and training sessions with local elementary school students. During his match against Takayasu, Asanoyama secured a victory via yorikiri after recovering from a difficult position at the edge of the ring.

Looking ahead to the Kyushu tournament in November, Asanoyama expressed his goal to achieve a winning record and expressed hope for a chance to return to the Sanyaku ranks. He also voiced his desire to see an increase in the number of children participating in local sumo activities.