The Japan Times
With yokozuna often restricted to more orthodox styles of wrestling, it’s at sumo’s second-highest rank where much of the variance among the elite stars of the sport can be found. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/04/26/sumo/ozeki-charisma/?utm_content=buffer749d1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer #sports #sumo #ozeki #japansumoassociation
New generation could rekindle ozeki rank's missing spark

With a history of engaging and charismatic wrestlers, sumo's second-highest rank often draws a greater response from fans than the stoicism demanded from yokozuna.

The Japan Times
Apr 26, 2023 at 10:27pmBuffer