Training session at Arashio beya

[Moti Dichne]

Yesterday, many went to Arashio beya for keiko. Abi was there.  He faced Houshouryuu, Wakamotoharu and others for 10 bouts. He is back in sanyaku. "I've been winning some bouts by accident. I need to do stronger sumo. I am inspired by Wakamotoharu's progression (they are good friends). If he gets promoted I will really be happy," he said.

And Wakamotoharu?  Bad day at the keiko-ba. His sharp tachiai was nowhere to be seen, as he went 5-13. It was raining heavily in the morning and he was suffering from back pains. "This kind of weather brings about the pain.. I tried to endure it, but I didn't do so well.. I can only gambarize. There is still time so I will be making the necessary adjustments," he said quietly.

Houshouryuu was 16-7 at said keiko session. "I think it was a good session.." he said. He beat Wakamotoharu 7-3 and also did well against Abi and Meisei and needs 12 wins for an Ozeki promotion. "I'm able to do better and better with every passing day," he summed.

Meisei was there as well. 11-8, winning six straight at some point. He faced Houshouryuu, Wakamotoharu, Abi and others. "I think I was moving well. I'm glad to have been able to train against those ranked above me. I am aiming for a proper kachikoshi," he said. Reminder-he beat Terunofuji on day 9 last basho, and then proceeded to lose six straight bouts.