Paris Koen begins

[Moti Dichne]

The first wave of rikishi has left for Paris today, Approximately 130 people, including executives of the Kyokai, rikishi like Yokozuna Houshouryuu, and other related personnel, departed from Haneda Airport today for the Grand Sumo Tournament in Paris (13th and 14th, Accor Arena). Many rikishi gathered in the departure lobby, attracting the attention of other passengers. The group split into two teams for their arrival in Paris. The rikishi who departed today were as follows: Houshouryuu, Kirishima, Kotoshouhou, Takayasu, Fujinokawa, Takanoshou, Yoshinofuji, Ichiyamamoto, Hiradoumi, Oho, Wakamotoharu, Fujiseiun, Asakouryuu, Oushouma, Asahakuryuu, Hakunofuji, Ura, Shishi, Tokihayate, Rouga, and Tobizaru.