Tochinoshin was officially promoted to ozeki on May 30.
The burly veteran took part in the formal announcement ceremony given to all who reach either of sumo¡¯s two highest ranks.
As he knelt down to make his acceptance speech, Tochinoshin was flanked by two people also in formal clothing.
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