Sumo: Onosato vows to remain 'strong yokozuna' after Autumn meet title

Onosato, the reigning Yokozuna, pledged his commitment to maintain his status as a formidable Yokozuna after securing his first title in a year at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. The champion, who has been battling a left shoulder injury since last November, declared at a press conference that a strong Yokozuna should achieve 13, 14, or even a perfect 15 wins.

Onosato, currently training at his Nishonoseki stable in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture, boasted a 12-3 record in the 15-day tournament, ultimately defeating Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki in the final bout to clinch his sixth title. Despite being tied with Aonishiki heading into the final day's match, the 26-year-old credits his intense focus during the championship bout with securing his victory.

Onosato also reflected on the experience of competing as the sole Yokozuna, noting that it provided a unique perspective on the sport and served as a valuable learning opportunity for his athletic development.