Wakatakakage Vows Ozeki Promotion After Summer Tournament Victory

Komusubi Wakatakakage on Monday declared his resolve to rise to ozeki following his victory at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. During a press conference, he stated that he has laid solid groundwork for this goal.

Wakatakakage clinched the tournament championship on Sunday, defeating formidable opponents to solidify his standing. He emphasized that this achievement serves as a crucial stepping stone toward the ozeki rank, one of the most prestigious titles in sumo.

With this win, Wakatakakage has built a significant advantage in the promotion race. He said he will continue maintaining his form and training hard to realize his objective in the near future.