6th May 2022 - Natsu 2022
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So the dohyo has been built and the first days bouts announced. This 
means we are a day or so away from the first bouts of another sumo 
tournament. Only 2 seikitori have been announced as kyujo - Ishiura 
and Ichinojo. Ishiura seems to still be suffering from his injury from 
the last tournament. Ichninojo is out thanks to contact with a Covid 
infected person at his heya (stable). 

In terms of story line, we really have only a couple to look out for. 
The first is whether Terunofuji, our sole yokozuna will fight all 15 
bouts. Hopefully his injuries are gone thanks to some rest. The other 
story is Wakatakakage who won the last basho. This could be the start 
of an ozeki run although slightly lower a number of bouts than 
desirable. Of course, we also have the delights of seeing how Hoshoryu 
gets on. He is destined for great things but it is all a question of 
when. With his skills, it should be soon but the mind games seem to be 
a key hinderance. 

As ever, we shall have an entertaining basho with fantastic displays 
of skill and power. Hakkeyoi on Sunday everyone!