A Big Sumo Fan

The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament took place from July 13 to July 27. I am a big sumo fan, so I tried to get a ticket, but they were all sold out. This tournament was very popular for two reasons. First, everyone wanted to see the new Yokozuna, Onosato. Second, the tournament was held at Nagoya’s new IG Arena. I watched the tournament every day on TV. Instead of the two Yokozuna facing off at the end, the top-ranked wrestlers lost to lower-ranked wrestlers. On the last day, Kotoshoho, one of the lowest-ranked Maegashira, won the tournament with 13 wins and 2 losses and became the new champion. Although I couldn’t go to the tournament, I was able to go to the Tatsunami stable’s after-tournament party. It was really exciting to meet the other Yokozuna, Hoshoryu.   (136 words)