The most accurate three-word summation of the current state of sumo’s top tier heading into the Nagoya tournament is probably “question marks abound.”
Makuuchi debutant Kazuma, ranked near the foot of the division, standing out as a candidate for Emperor’s Cup glory, tells you all you need to know about the health of sumo’s biggest stars.
And while there have been positive noises coming out of temporary training facilities in Aichi Prefecture, history has shown pre-basho reports always need to be taken with a grain of salt.
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