The Japan TimesMay 1, 2024
For Kotonowaka, strong familial bonds led him to adopt the Kotozakura ring name of his grandfather, who was one of the 20th century's most prominent sumo wrestlers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/02/sumo/kotozakura-legacy-new-ozeki/ #sumo #kotozakura #kotonowaka #sadogatake
Love of family behind return of historic sumo ring name

The tenure of ozeki Kotonowaka lasted just one tournament, with the wrestler changing from his father’s ring name to that of his late grandfather.

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The Japan TimesMar 26, 2024
Sumo wrestler Kotonowaka is set to change his ring name to Kotozakura, taking over the name of his former yokozuna grandfather. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/26/sumo/sumo-ozeki-kotonowaka/ #sumo #kotonowaka #kotozakura #sadogatake
Ozeki Kotonowaka to change ring name to Kotozakura

The 26-year-old finished the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a 10-5 record in his ozeki debut.

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