It’s now official-the Japan Sumo Association had announced that September Tournament Champion Onosato has been promoted to the second-highest rank of Ozeki after 34 wins and 2 championships over the last 3 tournaments. Now the quest for Yokozuna promotion begins. This means there will be 3 Ozeki in November.
In other sumo news, Myogirtu and Aoiyama join Takakeisho in retiring post-tournament instead of being demoted to Makushita. Both are cashing in elder stock and will become oyakata. There were 11 total retirements.
