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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